Trick-or-treating has its origins in the early traditions of All Souls' Day in Britain, where the poor would go begging for "soul cakes" and promise to pray for the dead. Over time, children became the beggars, receiving treats like apples and coins. When the tradition was brought to America, children would shout "trick or treat" to avoid being pranked. The jack-o-lantern tradition originated from Celtic traditions of carving faces into turnips and lighting them with candles to ward off evil spirits. When pumpkins were introduced to America, they replaced turnips as larger jack-o-lanterns. The pumpkin then became the most iconic symbol of