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The Dance of the Dead (2021) : Throughline

The Dance of the Dead : Throughline Halloween — the night of ghost stories and trick-or-treating — has religious origins that span over two thousand years. Over time, the Catholic Church, pagan groups, and even the brewing company Coors have played a role in shape-shifting the holiday. How did Halloween turn from a spiritual celebration to a multi-billion dollar industry? Throughline The Dance of the Dead The Dance of the Dead Listen · 49:56 49:56 Enlarge this image Hokyoung Kim Hokyoung Kim Halloween — the night of ghost stories and trick-or-treating — has religious origins that span over two thousand years.

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