Jack-o-lanterns, haunted houses, vampires, witches, ghosts, candy and kids trick-or-treating… Halloween has grown into one of the biggest commercial holidays in the US since the first official citywide celebration in Anoka, Minn, in 1921. But, Halloween has been around for over 2,000 years and its customs and rituals have changed dramatically over time. Here we’ll look at a bit of the history of this holiday and get some color inspiration from the day’s iconic colors.

