Silent Supper: How a Quiet Table Became Halloween’s Ritual of Hospitality

Explore the origins and evolution of silent suppers—extra chairs left at fall tables for unseen guests—and how this medieval practice has morphed into modern grief rituals, social‑media movements, and niche markets. The episode traces its roots from 16th‑century folklore through contemporary America, revealing cultural, economic, and technological forces that shaped Halloween’s domestic side.

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