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Ghosts in Halloween History: From Samhain Mourning to TikTok
In this episode we trace how ghosts moved from Samhain’s mournful rituals to the bright screens of TikTok, exploring medieval white‑sheet specters, Pepper’s Ghost illusion, church reinterpretations, Irish immigrant trick‑or‑treat roots, candy marketing icons, Hollywood films, and global variations like Japan’s pocong. We examine the cultural forces—religion, commerce, technology—that turned a solemn reminder of death into a living, commercialized symbol that still shapes Halloween today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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