CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Wishing you a joyful Halloween -- may all the jack-o’-lanterns light your way!

Postcards were once mailed to friends and loved ones to observe this holiday.

Ellen Clapsaddle captured the Halloween postcard market with her black cats, a friendly little witch and carved pumpkins.

A bit of international history about Halloween: Ireland introduced the jack-o’-lantern to everyone as an unruly jokester and trick player.

Scotland also celebrated with a carved scary face, showing forth from large turnips. Apple dunking was also a Scottish bobbing game.

Elaborate headstone markers in colonial America introduced a folk art charm to honor the deceased through living art.

Calligraphy, versed prose and poetry adorned each artifact, offering a glimpse of art through symbols.

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