Pranks, parties and prognostication: The history of Halloween in Vermont

A new paper published by the Vermont Historical Society documents how people celebrated spooky season between 1870 and 1940.

By: Kyle Neece

Outlets: UVM's Community News Service

Published: October 30, 2026

Words: 1,202

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship

On Halloween, Vermonters will don costumes, decorations will be on display, and candy will be handed out as the phrase “Trick or Treat!” will be repeated many times over.

But decades ago, typical Halloween celebrations looked a bit different. A recent paper published by the Vermont Historical Society chronicles the history of the holiday in the Green Mountain State, from the late 19th century …

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