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'''All Hallow's Eve''', or '''Halloween''' is a holiday that occurs on the 31<sup>st</sup> of October, and is steeped in tradition and myth.  To most Americans Halloween is the day to participate in Trick-or-Treating, which grants people of all ages the privilege to travel from door-to-door, dressed in costume and disguise to collect candy and other festive treats.  This holiday is one of a couple throughout the year that sales of candy reach a high.
'''All Hallow's Eve''', or '''Halloween''', is a holiday that occurs on the 31<sup>st</sup> of October, and is steeped in tradition and myth.  To most Americans Halloween is the day to participate in Trick-or-Treating, which grants people of all ages the privilege to travel from door-to-door, dressed in costume and disguise to collect candy and other festive treats.  This holiday is one of a couple throughout the year that sales of candy reach a high.


Halloween parties are also customary; guests are tasked with showing up in costume to the host's location in order to truly "celebrate".  Additionally, many cities often have a special nightlife dedicated to the event with [[bars]] offering specials and contests such as "best costume" and "worst costume".
Halloween parties are also customary; guests are tasked with showing up in costume to the host's location in order to truly "celebrate".  Additionally, many cities often have a special nightlife dedicated to the event with [[bars]] offering specials and contests such as "best costume" and "worst costume".

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All Hallow's Eve, or Halloween, is a holiday that occurs on the 31st of October, and is steeped in tradition and myth. To most Americans Halloween is the day to participate in Trick-or-Treating, which grants people of all ages the privilege to travel from door-to-door, dressed in costume and disguise to collect candy and other festive treats. This holiday is one of a couple throughout the year that sales of candy reach a high.

Halloween parties are also customary; guests are tasked with showing up in costume to the host's location in order to truly "celebrate". Additionally, many cities often have a special nightlife dedicated to the event with bars offering specials and contests such as "best costume" and "worst costume".