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Oct 2022
6m 42s

Halloween: Why Do We Celebrate This?

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Halloween is the most expensive holiday after Christmas, and Desi Lydic is going to investigate this beloved holiday, from its Celtic origins to trick-or-treating to the raging parties we know today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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