As one of the world’s oldest holidays, Halloween is steeped in traditions, from bobbing apples to baking Halloween cupcake recipes. Although many celebrants may not realize it, traditions like carving a jack-o-lantern and trick-or-treating have historical roots. Trick-or-Treating Trick-or-treating is a custom practiced primarily by children who visit houses to ask for candy. Trick-or-treating dates back to the Middle Ages, when the impoverished practiced souling, a tradition that took place Nov. 1. During souling, participants would go door to door and ask for food in exchange for … [Read more...]