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Guising Through Time: From Scottish Villages to Modern Trick‑or‑Treat
Explore how the 16th‑century Scottish guising—where neighbors donned masks and recited verses to earn sweets—shaped the North American trick‑or‑treat tradition. We trace its journey across the Atlantic, through literature, commercialization, and contemporary cultural practices, revealing a living performance that still thrives in Highland villages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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