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Samhain Unveiled: From Celtic Harvest Bonfires to Modern Trick‑or‑Treat
Explore how the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain—marked by bonfires, feasts, and a thin veil between worlds—gave birth to Halloween's modern customs. We trace its journey from medieval Irish manuscripts through Christian syncretism, Victorian revival, and into today's global celebration, spotlighting key scholars, folklore, and commercial forces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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