History of Halloween explains evolution of American fear-fueled tradition | USA TODAY



Folklore expert Moira Marsh explains how pagan and Christian elements have been at the heart of Halloween from the very beginning.

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  2. Is that a man or a woman or a they? Asking for a friend.

  3. Trick or treat
    Smell my feet
    Give me something
    Good to eat!

  4. Beautiful pumpkin i love Halloween

  5. We love Halloween πŸŽƒ Thankful that 1930’s American kids invented them. 🫢🏼

  6. I'm glad they went so far back as to mention my birthday, All Souls Day.

  7. History of Halloween explains evolution of American fear-fueled tradition | USA TODAY 0239am 26.10.23 hardly a fearful festival… xmas is also about death and renewal. hence the tradition of ghostly tales being told… which i heartily welcome and enjoy.