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The Dark Truth About Halloween
Every October, millions of people celebrate Halloween with spooky costumes, carved pumpkins, haunted houses, and trick-or-treating. But behind the candy, decorations, and frightening fun lies a history far more fascinating than many people realize. In this episode, we uncover the origins of Halloween, tracing its roots to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when communities marked the transition from summer to winter and believed the boundary between the living and the dead could become blurred. We explore how ancient traditions, religious influences, folklore, and modern pop culture…
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