The colonial American traditions of Hallowe’en centered on
celebrations of the harvest, fortune-telling, and even matchmaking.
Later immigrants brought new layers of customs and practices, including
the jack-o-lantern that is perhaps today’s best-known symbol of the
American holiday. By the 1890s the growing print media publicized
Hallowe’en from its pockets of regional variation across the country,
making it a truly national affair. Over time, the holiday became a
community observance of eerie fun for all ages.
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