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Halloween has long been recognized as a time for children and adults to dress up and celebrate the lost art of imagination. Despite the ancient history of this celebrated day, the North American influence of October 31, filled with treats and costumes, was not firmly established until the 1930s. It became significant to many in the U.S. due to Irish cultural influences which included vandalism, rowdiness, and pranks, posing many problems dating back to the 1800s and well into the 20th Century. The practice of dressing in costumes to receive candy was established in efforts of curbing more mischievous antics, but it also encourages an important element of success called imagination.
The people who are celebrated as innovators or identified as successful have often testified to envisioning aspects of their lives as youngsters with … click HERE to continue reading