The Rise of Trick-or-Treating: From Guising to Global Candy Culture

Explore the evolution of trick‑or‑treating—from its 19th‑century Scottish roots, through suburban expansion and candy marketing, to today’s digital mapping and international variations. The episode examines how this playful ritual shaped and was shaped by social norms, commerce, and technology.

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