Ghosts of Halloweens Past

From carving pumpkins to water skiing, here’s how people celebrated Halloween in the past.

“Pumpkin Visitor,” circa 1865. A white-caped figure wearing a pumpkin mask takes two people by surprise in their kitchen as part of London Stereoscopic Company’s Comic Series. London Stereoscopic Company/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Many Halloween traditions have come and gone over the years, but others, like carved pumpkins, spooky costumes, images of black cats and witches, pranks, watching scary movies and eating candy are timeless. Here is a look back at Halloween celebrations from the past.