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Bugs, Icons, and Turnips: The Story Behind Halloween’s Biggest Symbols
From suburban houses overrun by giant insects to the legendary evolution of Morticia Addams—and from humble turnip lanterns to pumpkin‑lit jack‑o‑lanterns—this episode traces how symbols, stories, and commerce have reshaped Halloween across centuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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