Trick or Treat Part 1: Interview with a Halloween Expert - Lisa

Trick or Treat Part 1: Interview with a Halloween Expert - Lisa Morton

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Halloween is often considered a tribute to the Celtic Lord of Death…but is it? Where did this holiday come from? Is it a religious holiday or something manufactured by the makers of sweets? In this episode, Dr. Pierce interviews Halloween historian and six-time Bram Stoker award winner Lisa Morton about the history of this spooky Holiday. This is the second episode of the 2023 Halloween Special. Show Notes Book | Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween by Lisa Morton

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