The Haunted History of Halloween
Originally on: History (60 min.)
Status:
Ended
Premiered:
October 26, 1997
Last Aired:
October 27, 1997
Show Category:
News/Documentary
Harry Smith hosts this fascinating documentary about the origins of everyone's favorite pagan holiday, Halloween. It follows Halloween from its roots as a Druidic holiday, called The Festival of Samhain, all the way up until today, when it is known as the "festival of candy," in which teens who are too old to trick or treat threaten to TP your house if you don't fill their candy bags.
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add »The History Channel uncovers the fascination with one of the spookiest holidays as it also traces the holiday's roots back to ancient times.
Aired: Monday October 27, 1997
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Show: The Haunted History of Halloween
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Popularity Rank: 3,964 of 17,587
Ratings Rank: 7,514 of 17,587 (
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People Tracking: 4
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Score: 6.1 Fair 8 votes
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