THE HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN CANDY

Halloween has its roots in ancient Celtic traditions, where people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts.

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The tradition of giving out treats on Halloween began in the Middle Ages, when people would offer food to the poor in exchange for prayers for their deceased loved ones.

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Sugar became more widely available in the 19th century, leading to the creation of candy as we know it today.

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The first mass-produced Halloween candy was candy corn, which was invented in the late 1800s.

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LIKE

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Today, Halloween is the second-largest commercial holiday in the United States, with billions of dollars spent on candy and other treats.

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Modern-day Halloween candy includes a wide variety of treats, from chocolate bars to gummy worms to novelty items like candy eyeballs and vampire teeth.

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FOLLOW

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