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A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 1 day agoIt used to!
That’s the impression I’m getting overall. From the presumably USian comments - for those that got Halloween via the US, it probably never was.
The video tells an amazing story (starts about 6min in, ends at about 16min in). Apparently Halloween as it was in the 19th century was a mix of traditions from different cultures, partly even the result of culture clash. And the introduction of candy was aimed at placating the little rowdies, invented by ladies that remind me of the temperance movement.
In light of that we should celebrated those kids that still cling to the old, rebellious ways!
Seriously though, most cultures have traditions of at least one day per year where mischief is allowed, and I like it.
Bonus, from the video:
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