Основні поняття
The author explores the historical evolution of Halloween candy traditions, highlighting how candy became synonymous with the holiday over time.
Анотація
In a nostalgic journey through history, the content delves into the transformation of Halloween from a mischievous night devoid of candy to its current association with sugary treats. Initially, trick-or-treating did not revolve around candies but included various tributes like coins, nuts, and fruits. The narrative progresses to explain how candy gradually replaced other treats due to convenience and safety concerns. The article also touches on the commercialization of Halloween by the candy industry and the introduction of Candy Day as an American innovation.
Статистика
Americans will spend an estimated $2 billion on candy during the Halloween season this year.
An average Jack-O-Lantern bucket carries about 250 pieces of candy amounting about 9,000 calories and about three pounds of sugar.
Kids ringing a stranger's doorbell in 1948 or 1952 received all sorts of tribute: Coins, nuts, fruit, cookies, cakes, and toys were as likely as candy.
Christmas and Easter were big candy events by 1900: boxed chocolates and hard candies for Christmas, jelly eggs and molded bunnies for Easter.
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"Kids ringing a stranger's doorbell in 1948 or 1952 received all sorts of tribute: Coins, nuts, fruit, cookies, cakes, and toys were as likely as candy."
"It wasn't until the 1970s that candy came to be seen as the only legitimate treat."
"What was the candy industry up to during all those years before we had the license and opportunity to indulge in enormous quantities of Halloween candy?"