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From Harvest Fires to Jack-o’-Lanterns: The Agricultural Roots of Halloween
Explore how the late‑autumn harvest and winter’s onset shaped Samhain, the Christian overlay, Victorian pumpkin rituals, and modern trick‑or‑treat traditions—revealing why pumpkins, bonfires, and food exchanges still echo in today’s spooky celebrations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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