It’s the spookiest time of year! Yes, Halloween is upon us, Linus is camped out waiting for the Great Pumpkin, kids are clad in whimsical costumes, and parents are simultaneously trying to convince their kids not to eat all the candy while trying to keep their own hands off.
Steeped in Celtic tradition, the formerly pagan ritual has spawned a holiday that has become lighthearted while maintaining an atmosphere of scary substance.
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