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10 Free Halloween Books to Read Online

Whether it is for your own curiosity or for a research project, there are plenty of online books about the history and celebrations of Halloween….

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8 Halloween Pranks from Long Ago

Thirty years ago, Halloween jokes and pranks involved soaping windows, decorating trees with toilet paper, and jumping out from behind bushes to scare younger children….

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Scary Paper Bag Halloween Masks from 1931

Handmade paper bag Halloween masks are easily scarier than any rubber horror mask you can buy online. Why? I have no idea. They are just…

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Weird Halloween Decorations from 1921

The following Halloween decorations were originally published in 1921. The styles can be updated, but we here at Strange Ago like the look of the…

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Halloween Costumes from the Early 1900s

Halloween costumes from the early 1900s were different than the costumes we wear today. Many of them were homemade and while witches were popular, there…

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Halloween Costume Paper Doll

The paper doll with Halloween costumes below was originally printed in a newspaper back in 1911. Halloween Paper Doll

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How to Make a Witch Centerpiece Out of Brown Paper

Every now and again, while reading through old newspapers, there is a craft that is so charming, like this brown paper witch, that it needs…

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How To Have Fun On Halloween From 1915

Halloween parties were a popular pastime for adults, especially in the early 20th century. In this article, it makes one wonder how more houses did…

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5 Halloween Charms and Divination From Long Ago

What do you plan on doing Halloween night? Why not try out one of these old charms and divinations? Personally, I like the dry bread…

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Halloween Night Cat Divination

People once believed that cats could tell the future on Halloween night. What is your cat trying to tell you? Watch and find out!

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