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EP: 202 Festival of the Dead with Luke Eastwood
Blurry Creatures
The Forgotten Origins of Halloween Traditions
Cold starvation sickness and the dependence on a single food source are discussed in relation to the ease of modern life. The purpose of inviting spirits through light and the misinterpretation of traditions are highlighted. The forgotten reasons behind certain rituals and the association of apples with the other world are mentioned. Fruit, containing seeds that symbolize new life, is seen as mystical and important in various cultures.
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