Halloween isn't just about lollies: its history goes back centuries

Ron Cerabona
October 31 2020 - 3:00am
A Halloween jack o'lantern. Picture: Shutterstock
A Halloween jack o'lantern. Picture: Shutterstock

What do you think of Halloween? Love it or loathe it, there's no denying it has become an increasingly popular event in Australia each October 31. This year trick-or-treating might be a problem because of coronavirus, but it's not hard to see the appeal for children of spooky costumes and celebrations and asking for lollies with a "Trick or treat".

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Ron Cerabona

Ron Cerabona

Arts reporter

As arts reporter I am interested in and cover a wide range of areas - film, visual art, theatre and music, among others - to tell readers about what's coming and happening in the vibrant and varied world of the arts in Canberra. Email: ron.cerabona@canberratimes.com.au

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