Short Halloween History Videos

I always show my students a couple of short videos about the history of Halloween each year. Here are some of my favorites from the History Channel. The first gives a general history of Halloween. The second focuses more on the origins of trick or treating. Both are about 2-3 minutes long. Use them as a fun filler at the end of class or to grab students’ attention at the beginning of class. You can even use them to start a discussion about how American traditions and culture were influenced by other cultures.