Halloween in the 1940s

Halloween in the 1940s explores the transformation of a beloved holiday during one of the most turbulent decades in American history.

From homemade costumes and wartime rationing to the post-war boom and the rise of commercialized celebrations, this book takes readers on a nostalgic journey through how Halloween was celebrated in small towns and big cities alike. Through 15 detailed chapters, it examines the roles of schools, churches, ghost stories, and trick-or-treating traditions in shapi...