Mischief Night

A more recent Halloween tradition that appeared between the 1930s and 40s is Mischief Night. Tensions from the Great Depression drove restless teens to commit acts of vandalism the night before Halloween. They rang false alarms, broke windows, threw eggs at houses and did their best to annoy the community. In Britain, it was common for teens to steal the gates of private residences. This is something St. Dominic students would not dream of doing.

Whether you go all out on Halloween or stick to a Hocus Pocus movie marathon, the history of Halloween is present. From the early Celtic pagans to the Roman Empire to Irish immigrants, the history of Halloween is rich in culture and superstition.