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Halloween Traditions History

Halloween can be traced back to Celtic culture in Ireland. According to their Druid Religion, November 1st was New Year's. The celebration started on October 31st and lasted into the following day. The Spirits of all who had died within the year would rise up and roam the earth on that night. This was an evil night as the Spirits roamed the streets. Lord of Darkness, better known Lord Samhain would arrive to take the Spirits to the underworld.

The carving of the Jack-O-Lantern can also be traced back to the Irish Immigrants. As the Immigrants came to America, they started carving the Jack-O-Lanterns, as they were much easier then the turnips they carved in their native home.

Trick or Treating also started with the Irish, as they would go door to door to their neighbors and friends asking for contributions to the All Hollow's Eve celebration.

Memories & Stories

Imperial Sugar Company,
I had to laugh when I saw the article in the Baton Rouge paper about “My First Cookbook.” I still have my original cookbook from 1959. My mother passed the cookbook on to me when I left the house. My daughter, who is now almost 17, used it when first learning to cook.

I have memories of many recipes, Apple Crunch, Jerry’s Bars and Circus cookies. I guess I was really into making desserts with two older brothers but my absolute most popular recipe was Tiny Turtle Salad. I made this for my friends when they came over. I remember using a cherry for the head, as I don’t like green olives. The salad was always a hit.

Thank you for bringing back some fun childhood memories!
Claire Broering