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Halloween: A Social History

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History & Genealogy

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Adult
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Join us as historian Kathy Sturdevant discusses Halloween's history: including celebrating harvests, changing religious beliefs, amusing superstitions, romance, and sending cards.  Now Americans spend more money on Halloween than any other holiday, except Christmas. Come enjoy the historical perspective of Halloween.