United Art Publisher Halloween Postcard Kid Teasing Jack-o'-lantern with Bug

Halloween's origins trace back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the end of summer and the harvest, and the beginning of the darker half of the year. Over centuries, it merged with Christian observances like All Saints' Day, evolving into a holiday increasingly popular in America by the late 19th and early 20th centuries. During this period, Halloween transformed from a superstitious night into a community-focused celebration featuring costumes, games, and symbolic decorations like carved pumpkins.