Unravel the history of Halloween and global festivals honoring the dead with Halloween Unboxed! This engaging digital magazine explores how different cultures have celebrated the spirits of the past, blending historical insights with hands-on activities for a fun and educational experience. Perfect for homeschoolers and history lovers alike, this resource connects learners to the deeper meaning behind Halloween traditions.

What’s Inside?

• Festivals Honoring the Dead: Discover how cultures around the world have celebrated the dead for thousands of years and plan your own meaningful remembrance.
• The History of Masks: Learn why masks have played an important role in festivals of the dead and print and decorate your own.
• Halloween Traditions Explained: Uncover the origins of classic customs, from trick-or-treating to jack-o’-lanterns, and try a few for yourself.
• Traditional Halloween Treats: Read about the history of seasonal sweets and make a delicious candied pumpkin recipe inspired by past celebrations.

Why Choose Halloween Unboxed?

• Multicultural & Historically Rich: Explore how cultures worldwide have honored the dead and influenced modern traditions.
• Interactive Learning: Crafts, recipes, and historical deep dives bring Halloween to life.
• Perfect for Homeschool & Classroom Use: A great resource for learners of all ages to engage with history in a hands-on way.

Explore the Meaning Behind Halloween

From ancient festivals to modern celebrations, Halloween Unboxed reveals the history behind the holiday’s customs, symbols, and traditions.

You will learn about these holidays:

• Wag
• Obon
• Hungry Ghost Month
• Pchum Ben
• Fete de Masques
• Odun Egungun
• Samhain
• Dia de los Muertos
• All Souls’ Day
• All Saints’ Day
• All Hallows’ Eve
• Feralia

Download Halloween Unboxed today and uncover the fascinating history of this haunting holiday!

Hosting a Halloween party? How about a few of our mummification kits as a party-activity? (Minimum 15)

Looking for historical costume ideas?
You could make a Scythian wool hat or a Roman laurel wreath! Get more ideas for historical costumes here!