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What customs are appropriate in terms of cultural misappropriation? Check out this article about how to be respectful during Halloween: eighthgeneration.com/blogs/blog/h... #HI6171 #CultureIsNotACostume 📸: twulasso.com
a picture depicting three people, one native American man, one Chinese woman and one Mexican man. It says culture is not a costume.
October 14, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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The tradition of wearing Halloween costumes probably originated from an ancient Celtic festival on October 31, when people dressed up in costumes to protect themselves from evil spirits as winter approached. #HI6171 #PublicHistory #HalloweenCostumes 📸: moneymentors.ca
Two children standing on a path with a corn field in the background. They are dressed as ghosts with two pumpkins in front of them.
October 14, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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A jack-o'-lantern is a carved pumpkin or root vegetable linked to Halloween. Its name originates from eerie bog lights called will-o’-the-wisps and the Irish tale of Stingy Jack, cursed to wander with a glowing turnip lantern. #HI6171 #JackO’Lantern #Halloween 📸: svgcuts.com
Multiple pumpkins on stairs in front of a house, all of them have different carvings on them.
October 14, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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From October 24th until November 2nd, the National Famine Museum is hosting various Samhain tours to discover the customs and traditions of Samhain / Halloween. Check out their Instagram site and book your tickets: @strokestownpark 📸:@strokestownpark #HI6171 #Samhain #TheNationalFamineMuseum
Baths and a tree without leaves with a person dressed in a clock, hat and broom. It says Samhain Trail, Strokestown Park Woodland. There is a self guided trail from October 24th until November 2nd. Guided trail with Scealta Beo on October 27th at 12pm and 3pm. The Veiled Trail. Guided trail with scealta Beo on October 27th at 6pm. Baths and a tree without leaves with a person dressed in a clock, hat and broom. It says Samhain Trail, Strokestown Park Woodland. There is a self guided trail from October 24th until November 2nd. Baths and a tree without leaves with a person dressed in a clock, hat and broom. It says Samhain Trail, Strokestown Park Woodland. Guided trail with Scealta Beo on October 27th at 12pm and 6pm. Baths and a tree without leaves with a person dressed in a clock, hat and broom. It says Samhain Trail, Strokestown Park Woodland. The Veiled Trail. Guided trail with scealta Beo on October 27th at 6pm.
October 13, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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The name “Halloween” is a shortened form of All Hallows’ Eve, the night before All Hallows’ Day (All Saints’ Day), a Christian holiday celebrated on November 1st. #HI6171 #PublicHistory#AllHallows’Eve #AllHallows’Day #Halloween 📸: fg-a.com
Old house at night. There is a full moon. Bats and a witch are flying in the sky. At the bottom, it says: All Hallows Eve
October 13, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Samhain, an ancient Celtic festival on November 1, marked when the veil between gods and humans thinned. It was a mysterious, perilous time when deities mingled with mortals, causing fear and strange supernatural happenings. #HI6171 #PublicHistory #Samhain 📸: @britannica.com
People dressed up in robes and decorated with horns on their heads, carrying flags on poles, celebrate the Celtic festival of Samhain.
October 13, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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This week's theme will be about the ‘History of Halloween’. I will be going back to the roots of this holiday, as well as comparing different Halloween traditions nowadays in various countries. I am excited to hear your thoughts on it. #HI6171 #PublicHistory #Halloween 📸: @heidihistory.bsky.social
Pumpkins and corn on a wooden bench. Pumpkin is wearing a witch’s hat. A cat is stretching next to the pumpkin.
October 13, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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Hi everyone, my name is Heidemarie Rossak, I am 25 years old, living in Austria. I am excited to announce that I will be taking over the UL History account for this week. I'm currently doing my master’s in Public History and Cultural Heritage. #HI6171 #PublicHistory 📸:heidihistory.bsky.social
Girl with blond hair smiling. In the background, there is a harbour with a sunset.
October 13, 2025 at 8:54 AM