Halloween Part 1 Halloween Begins
Some holidays just haven't changed much over the year. Beginning in the 1790s, Fourth of July was always noisy, public, and hot; Easter was always centered around church; and Thanksgiving has always involved a family meal. Christmas, on the other hand, has changed much over the years, but always at its center has had family meals, carols, church services, and gifts.
Halloween, by stark contrast, is the shape-shifting monster of holidays. In duration it's about 100 times longer than it was when it first emerged from the cultural ooze. And like the Blob, it just keeps getting bigger. Join us as…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.