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From black cats to pumpkins: unraveling origins of Halloween symbols

Jack-O'-Lanterns are linked to an old Irish myth involving a character named Jack who is denied entry to heaven and wanders in darkness.
Cats are popular Halloween symbols because many believed witches could shape-shift into them.
Kilburn emphasizes that current Halloween costumes often lack awareness of their historical significance related to gender and dark social moments.

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From black cats to pumpkins: unraveling origins of Halloween symbols

B.C. college professor unravelling the hundreds of history behind the hallmarks of the holiday

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