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J.W.HHalloween Stories: Allhallowtide's Haunted Season
Read moreIn addition to its pagan roots, contemporary Halloween also has Christian elements. The three-day Allhallowtide is an Old Catholic Day…
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J.W.HHalloween Stories: Calan Gaeaf – When ghosts roam Wales
Read moreBefore newfangled Halloween returned to the British Isles, there were celebrations such as the Welsh Calan Gaeaf. First day of…
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J.W.HHalloween Stories: The Ancient Origins of Trick or Treating
Read moreTrick or treating is now an integral part of Halloween celebrations. It is often seen as an American tradition, but…
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J.W.HHalloween Stories: The Legend of Stingy Jack and the Origin of the Jack-O-Lantern
Read moreThe carved pumpkin is arguably the global symbol of the current Halloween celebration. But where did this custom come from…
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J.W.HHalloween Stories: Punkie Night, a spooky tradition from Somerset's obscure past
Read moreIn Somerset, England, a local tradition called Punkie Night in October has many similarities with various Halloween traditions today. Every…
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J.W.HHalloween Stories: Apples for Allantide in Cornwall
Read moreThe first day of winter is called Kalan Gwav in Cornish and it is their version of Halloween. The celebration…
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J.W.HHalloween Stories: Hop-tu-Naa and Jinny, the Witch of the Isle of Man
Read moreThe historic Hop-tu-Naa Halloween celebration on the Isle of Man has many senior Celtic traditions. They also sing about the…
