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From Samhain Fires to Pumpkin Lights: Tracing the Roots of Halloween
This episode unpacks the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain—its bonfire rituals and cattle‑slaughter customs—and follows its transformation through medieval Irish law, Christian syncretism, and Victorian revival into America’s candy‑filled Halloween. We explore how early legal tracts shaped seasonal practices, how religious calendars absorbed pagan marks, and how commercial forces turned ritual symbols into global consumer icons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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