The Irish brought the holiday of Halloween to America, which became popular during "The Great Irish Famine" and it was they who transmitted the tradition of carving the Jack O 'Lantern (pumpkin with a candle inside) in honor of "Stingy Jack" .
The story goes that Stingy Jack (who was a being with the soul very dark) tricked the devil twice, avoiding going to hell, but when he died for his many sins couldn't go to heaven, so was condemned to wander among heaven and hell with a hollow turnip (which was later replaced by pumpkin for being larger) with a burning coal to light the way.
The tradition of "Trick or Treat" which in Spanish would rather "Mischief or Candy" comes from the belief that, of all the spirits that roamed that night, there was one that was more terrible than none (which was later call Jack O 'Lantern), that when knocked on doors, made the famous question.
And the best thing was to make a deal with no matter the cost, because if not, he would use his evil powers to bewitch the house and its inhabitants (causing diseases, pests in livestock and other misfortunes).
Gradually, more were introduced pagan elements from various immigrant groups, such as witches, vampires, etc.. To arrive at the great mix of now, that has little to to do with its origins.
From the U.S., became popular the festival that was exported to the world.
In Mediterranean countries the tradition took longer to extend the tradition.
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