2025
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The Case of theJack-o'-Lantern
Jack-o’-lanterns came from medieval England as symbols of plague doctors during the Black Death.
Jack-o’-lanterns began in Ireland, where people carved faces into turnips to scare away fairies.
The first jack-o’-lanterns appeared in colonial Boston as part of Puritan harvest rituals.
The Witch's Hat
The pointed hat came from medieval alewives who wore tall hats to sell beer in markets.
It was a Puritan punishment for gossiping women.
It represents ancient moon-worshipping priestesses in Egypt.
Trick-or-Treating
Came from Mexican “Día de los Muertos” parades.
Started in 1930s America as a neighborhood peace effort.
Originated from Celtic rituals where people offered food to spirits.
The Phantom Costumes
Halloween costumes were invented by 1920s department stores.
Costumes were first worn by Shakespearean actors during fall festivals.
Celtic villagers wore animal skins to disguise themselves from ghosts.
Samhein
An ancient Roman holiday for the dead.
A Viking harvest feast for Odin.
A Celtic festival marking the new year and the boundary between living and dead.
Lightning Round
The color orange symbolizes harvest. 🟧 Bobbing for apples started in France. Halloween was once banned in America. Pumpkins are native to Europe.
2026
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2025
TRICK or TRUTH:
The Haunted History Game Show
START
PICK A CARD...IF YOU DARE
The Case of theJack-o'-Lantern
Jack-o’-lanterns came from medieval England as symbols of plague doctors during the Black Death.
Jack-o’-lanterns began in Ireland, where people carved faces into turnips to scare away fairies.
The first jack-o’-lanterns appeared in colonial Boston as part of Puritan harvest rituals.
The Witch's Hat
The pointed hat came from medieval alewives who wore tall hats to sell beer in markets.
It was a Puritan punishment for gossiping women.
It represents ancient moon-worshipping priestesses in Egypt.
Trick-or-Treating
Came from Mexican “Día de los Muertos” parades.
Started in 1930s America as a neighborhood peace effort.
Originated from Celtic rituals where people offered food to spirits.
The Phantom Costumes
Halloween costumes were invented by 1920s department stores.
Costumes were first worn by Shakespearean actors during fall festivals.
Celtic villagers wore animal skins to disguise themselves from ghosts.
Samhein
An ancient Roman holiday for the dead.
A Viking harvest feast for Odin.
A Celtic festival marking the new year and the boundary between living and dead.
Lightning Round
The color orange symbolizes harvest. 🟧 Bobbing for apples started in France. Halloween was once banned in America. Pumpkins are native to Europe.
2026
THANKS FOR PLAYING
The Haunted History Game Show