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

By A Martínez

Published November 27, 2025 at 4:59 AM EST

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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