One of the holidays I truly dislike. Teaching young children to go around begging from others. As for the basis of this story, it refers to something many, many holidays are based upon pagan rites. So, when someone greets you with a Happy Halloween, respond with Joyous Samhain. Read the full story @ http://endoftheamericandream.com/ar...rss&utm_campaign=the-pagan-roots-of-halloween