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Reforming Halloween: From Luther’s Theses to Trick‑or‑Treating
Martin Luther’s 1517 theses on October 31 sparked a religious upheaval that redefined Allhallowtide, prompting Puritans to eliminate saintly rites while home‑grown bonfires and pumpkin carvings began to entertain instead of pray. The episode follows this transformation—from medieval devotion to the birth of trick‑or‑treating—showing how the Reformation laid the groundwork for Halloween’s global celebration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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