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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1982
Page
12
Bats were linked to witches for their nocturnal habits and mystery. Superstitions arose from things people could not explain. Jack O Lanterns illuminate Halloween nights and derive their name from the Irish tale of Jack who tricked the devil and wandered the earth with a lantern.
The article traces Halloween back 2000 years to a Druids led ceremony around November first honoring dead souls. Bonfires were burned as part of the rite and the night was linked to witches thought to work magic with the devil.
The article notes that today’s Halloween outfits may echo ancient Druid festivities where people wore animal skins and heads as disguises. It emphasizes the historical link between modern dress and ritual practices from long ago.
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