Halloween history quiz: test your knowledge
From the origins of pumpkin carving and 'trick-or-treat' to mysterious coffin paths, Halloween – celebrated in many countries on 31 October – is rich with tradition and superstition. Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz, written by Katherine Clements…
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Published: October 29, 2018 at 10:00 AM
Katherine Clements is the author of The Coffin Path, available now.
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