American Halloween traditions

American Halloween traditions include dressing in costumes to celebrate, often inspired by spooky themes like ghosts, witches, or monsters. Children participate in trick-or-treating, visiting homes to collect candy and treats. Communities host events such as haunted houses, costume parties, and parades to foster fun and community spirit. Decorations like carved pumpkins (jack-o'-lanterns), cobwebs, and scarecrows adorn homes and public spaces, creating a festive, eerie atmosphere. These customs blend earlier folk practices with modern celebrations, emphasizing creativity, community engagement, and a playful embrace of the supernatural, all rooted in historical harvest and spiritual traditions.