Along with the celebration of Halloween itself, the traditional Halloween symbols (witches, black cats, pumpkins, ghosts, candles, masks, etc.), found their way to the U.S. during the late 1800s. In 1848, the potato famine sent millions of Irish immigrants streaming into America, bringing with them a new culture and customs. In the manner of their Celtic ancestors, they celebrated Halloween, calling it Oidche Shamhna (’Night of Samhain’), and kept up the traditional observances associated with it.
The Meaning and Origins of Halloween Symbols(Oct 31st) | Hot Tokyo
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