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From Harvest to Hallowe'en: How Winter Preparations Sparked the First Samhain Celebrations
This episode traces how Celtic farmers’ end‑of‑harvest rituals, winter livestock care, and bonfire traditions laid the groundwork for Samhain’s communal feasts and mumming customs that evolved into modern trick‑or‑treat and costume practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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