Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. How was Halloween invented? – Tillman, age 9, Asheville, North Carolina “It’s alive!” Dr. Frankenstein cried as his creation stirred to life. But the creature had a life of its […]
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Today, Halloween is a celebratory day where people dress up as everything from witches to TV characters. But at the heart of it is still a dark history. We’re looking into the spookiest Halloween legends and tales, and where they came from…
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While everyone gets the gist of Halloween, there’s a lot of history behind this day, including some interesting facts you might not already know. Halloween dates back hundreds of years, when it was celebrated in a much different way. So without dressing it up too much, here are some scarily good facts about the day!
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