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Before trick-or-treating, kids sought treats on Thanksgiving for Ragamuffin Day

By A Martínez
Published November 27, 2025 at 2:59 AM MST

Before Halloween was known for trick-or-treating, there was Ragamuffin Day. A Thanksgiving day celebration that involved children wearing costumes and going door-to-door, begging for treats.

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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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