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AF-1170: When Did Trick or Treat Start in America? | Ancestral Findings Podcast

AF-1170: When Did Trick or Treat Start in America? | Ancestral Findings Podcast

Update: 2025-10-24
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Every year on October 31, children walk door to door collecting candy while wearing costumes. The custom feels old and familiar, but it has a real history. Trick or treat did not appear overnight. It grew slowly, shaped by the lives and traditions of many families who came to America from other countries.

For genealogists, this story adds helpful background to family history. It helps date family photos, record memories, and understand how communities changed over time. This article traces trick-or-treating from its earliest roots to how families still enjoy it today...

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AF-1170: When Did Trick or Treat Start in America? | Ancestral Findings Podcast

AF-1170: When Did Trick or Treat Start in America? | Ancestral Findings Podcast

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