'going to hell in a handbasket'

Many people still use this old expression, yet I’ve never found a source that can tell me where it came from? Does anyone know? Any guesses? Slightest clue appreciated. Thank you!

The first thing to do is try this question at the other forum “General Questions”. You won’t get a straight answer here. This is the test and announcement forum.

The other pointer is some people want you to search before you ask.

You’ll find this thread that way:

"Going to Hell in a handbasket"