How 'Trick-or-Treat' evolved from medieval customs

Halloween's 'trick-or-treat' tradition traces back to European practices like 'guising' and 'souling'. Children once sang songs or offered prayers at doors for apples, coins, or soul cakes. Pumpkin carving evolved from turnip lanterns in the British Isles. These folk and religious customs gradually shaped the modern Halloween celebrated on October 31.