From Harvest Fires to Jack‑O‑Lanterns: The Agricultural Roots of Halloween

Explore how late‑autumn agricultural practices—from communal feasts and livestock slaughtering to bonfires—laid the groundwork for Samhain, the Celtic festival that evolved into modern Halloween. The episode traces these rituals’ influence on today’s pumpkins, candles, and community celebrations.

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