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The Pumpkin’s Transformation: From Turnip Lanterns to Halloween Icon
This episode traces the pumpkin’s evolution from a Native American harvest crop and an Irish turnip‑lantern tradition, through Victorian adaptations, to its current status as the centerpiece of Halloween celebrations worldwide. We explore agricultural shifts, commercial forces, and digital tools that have turned a humble vegetable into a global cultural icon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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