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What is the main idea of the section History of Trick-or-Treating?

A. Americans created the Halloween we know today borrowing some traditions from Europe.

B. The Irish potato famine caused immigrants to flee to America.

C. Parents are encouraged to take out anything "frightening" or "grotesque" from their Halloween celebrations.

D. Halloween came from Europe.

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A. Despite the best efforts of many schools and communities, vandalism began to plague some celebrations in many communities during this time.

B. Trick or treating was a relatively inexpensive way for an entire community to share the Halloween celebration.

C. Thus, a new American tradition was born, and it has continued to grow.

D. Parents were encouraged by newspapers and community leaders to take anything "frightening" or "grotesque" out of Halloween celebrations.

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A new American tradition was born, and it has continued to grow.
Borrowing from European traditions, Americans began dressing up and going house to house asking for food or money.
As the beliefs of different European groups and the American Indians meshed, a distinctly American tradition of Halloween emerged.
Halloween parties for both children and adults became the most common way to celebrate the day.