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As this custom became more established, confectionary companies realized that they might be able to use the celebration to their advantage – making small, individually wrapped sweets specifically for the occasion. Therefore, the tradition we know today was born.
Anyway, why are black cats’ symbols of Halloween?
Black cats have long been considered harbingers of bad luck, a belief dating back to the Middle Ages when they were associated with the devil. The superstition evolved in later centuries
occurred on April 30th later moved to November 4th. At this time, young men would settle grudges with pranks such as uprooting fences, trampling gardens, and setting livestock loose.” In 1865 one William Banks tells us: ‘Boys used to go about damaging property, believing the law allowed them on this night.’” By the mid-20th century this mischief, combined with more innocent practices, created the modern tradition in which children go door-to-door collecting sweets shouting, “trick or treat.”
into the idea that black cats were witches’ familiars, supernatural creatures that aided their magic by providing disguise. As Halloween centers around the supernatural, black cats have become one of its enduring symbols, representing magic and mystery.
Now, why do we dress up in costumes on Halloween?
The tradition of wearing costumes on Halloween traces back to the ancient Celts. During Samhain, they believed that spirits roamed the earth, and, to avoid being recognized by these malevolent beings, they would wear disguises. By donning costumes, they hoped to confuse the spirits and evade harm. This practice has evolved over the centuries into the playful costume-wearing we see today. Whether dressing as witches, ghosts, or pop culture icons, the tradition of wearing costumes on Halloween remains a key part of the celebration.
Fact: (Halloween’s dark history includes a celebration of communicating with the dead, and wearing masks made from dead animals, among other creepy facts. The day we now celebrate as Halloween has its roots in pagan customs dating back more than 2,000 years.)