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From Sugar Rations to Candy Culture: How WWII Shaped Modern Halloween
During World War II, U.S. sugar rationing forced candy makers to innovate, sparking a confectionery revolution that turned trick‑or‑treat into America’s biggest retail holiday. This episode traces how wartime constraints seeded the candy boom, suburban spread, and global adoption of modern Halloween. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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