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Jack‑o‑Lantern Origins: From Irish Immigrants to a Worldwide Celebration
Discover how 19th‑century Irish immigrants transformed turnips into pumpkin lanterns, sparked the spread of trick‑or‑treat, and set the stage for Halloween’s global, commercialized celebration. The episode traces the festival’s evolution from Celtic harvest rites to modern mass‑media spectacles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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