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Unearthing the Forgotten Ties: Halloween and Fairies

This chapter delves into the historical ties between Halloween and fairy folklore, particularly in Irish and Scottish cultures. It examines how modern Halloween has shifted away from these roots, while also contemplating the role of fairies as representations of the ancestral dead in ancient remembrance rituals.

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