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On Halloween and Soul Cakes

Kitchen Meditations with Kendall Vanderslice

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The Historical Roots of Halloween and Souling Traditions

This chapter explores the historical practice of souling during Halloween, where the needy would pray for the dead in exchange for soul cakes. It also addresses the intertwined issues of mortality, church corruption, and society's avoidance of death, reflecting contemporary cultural anxieties.

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