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Viewpoints Explained: Where Halloween Really Comes From

4 minutes | Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Before the candy, costumes, and glowing pumpkins, Halloween was a night of ancient superstition. This segment traces how a Celtic ritual honoring the dead slowly transformed into a family friendly holiday that’s celebrated by millions of Americans each year.
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Viewpoints Explained: Where Halloween Really Comes From
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