From Parlors to Pumpkins: How 19th‑Century Halloween Parties Shaped Modern Celebrations

In this episode we trace how middle‑class households in the late nineteenth century transformed Halloween into a genteel indoor affair, setting the stage for today’s trick‑or‑treat rituals and holiday commerce. We explore the origins of party etiquette, the rise of autumn décor, and the early seeds of commercial kits that would later dominate the market.

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