Spectator Out Loud: Philip Womack, Ian Thomson, Silkie Carlo, Francis Young and Rory Sutherland
Best of the Spectator
The Forgotten Fairies of Halloween
This chapter delves into the historical links between Halloween and fairies in Irish and Scottish folklore, highlighting their traditional significance and connection to ancient burial practices. It critiques the modern commercialization of Halloween, suggesting a loss of the deeper cultural meanings and the complex nature of fairies that have been simplified in today's celebrations.
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