The Evolution Of Halloween In Pop Culture: From Gothic Horror To Modern Festivities

The history and evolution of Halloween

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The Evolution Of Halloween In Pop Culture: From Gothic Horror To Modern Festivities

Halloween has evolved from its origins as a somber, supernatural holiday into one of the most dynamic celebrations in modern culture. Rooted in ancient Celtic traditions of Samhain, where people believed spirits roamed the Earth on the night of October 31st because it was the night before the new year, the holiday’s core theme blurred the line between the realms of the living and the dead. Although this tradition persists today, Halloween has ch…