By Joshua J. Mark | WorldHistory.org
Published in October of 2019
SUMMARY: A short, accessible introduction into the origins of Halloween that dates back to 5th century Celtic festival of Samhain, a Celtic New Year’s festival, that celebrated the transition from summer to winter.
KEY QUOTE: “At its most basic level, Halloween is – or can be – a triumph of hope over fear.”
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