pagan origins
pagan
Pre-Christian religious traditions.
saint
Holy figure honored during Christian observances.
Haunted houses
houses in which ghosts live or visit
Halloween
Modern celebration blending ancient and recent traditions.
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4 tons
Ancestral
Honoring the dead and family spirits.
All Souls’ Day
Commemoration of the faithful departed.
Folklore
Traditional stories and customs brought by immigrants.
Trick-or-treat
Contemporary version of souling and mumming.
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Warding
Protective rituals against malevolent forces.
Soul Cake
Small cake given in exchange for prayers for the dead.
Adaptation
Transformation of old customs in a new cultural setting.
Family orientation
fun for the entire family
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true
celt
Ancient people whose traditions shaped early Halloween.
martyr
Early Christian whose death was commemorated.
Mumming
Folk performance tradition influencing Halloween customs
The thrill of the fright
that getting scared (temporarily) can feel good.
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