How did the simple act of knocking on doors in search of sweets become such a defining Halloween tradition? In this episode, we explore the unexpected origins of trick-or-treating, from ancient rituals and medieval customs to the early American influences that shaped it. Discover how traditions like 'souling'' and even pranks evolved over centuries into a night of costumed fun and candy collection. Join me as we uncover the fascinating history behind this beloved Halloween pastime and the surprising twists that made it what it is today.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/Cinzia">Support the show</a>✨ Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Cinzia 💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/4j3rhdkm 🏺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CinziaDuBois 🏛️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lady.of.the.library

How did the simple act of knocking on doors in search of sweets become such a defining Halloween tradition? In this episode, we explore the unexpected origins of trick-or-treating, from ancient rituals and medieval customs to the early American influences that shaped it. Discover how traditions like 'souling'' and even pranks evolved over centuries into a night of costumed fun and candy collection. Join me as we uncover the fascinating history behind this beloved Halloween pastime and the surprising twists that made it what it is today. Support the show ✨ Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Cinzia 💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/4j3rhdkm 🏺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CinziaDuBois 🏛️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lady.of.the.library

How did the simple act of knocking on doors in search of sweets become such a defining Halloween tradition? In this episode, we explore the unexpected origins of trick-or-treating, from ancient rituals and medieval customs to the early American influences that shaped it. Discover how traditions like 'souling'' and even pranks evolved over centuries into a night of costumed fun and candy collection. Join me as we uncover the fascinating history behind this beloved Halloween pastime and the surprising twists that made it what it is today.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/Cinzia" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>✨ Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Cinzia 💌 Sign up for my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/4j3rhdkm 🏺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CinziaDuBois 🏛️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lady.of.the.library

Knock, Knock! The Surprising Story Behind Trick-or-Treating

Step into the shadowy corners of history and literature with me, Cinzia DuBois, the Lady of the Library. In this podcast, we uncover the haunting tales that have been forgotten, buried in the pages of ancient texts and hidden in plain sight. From chilling ghost stories and eerie folklore to the dark events that shaped history, each episode is a journey into the macabre and the mysterious. Whether it's the forgotten legends of Edinburgh, the supernatural whispers of the past, or the unsettling truths behind ancient myths, you'll find yourself drawn into stories that captivate and unsettle you. Join me as we turn the pages on the darker side of history, one spine-tingling story at a time. ✨ Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Cinzia 💌&nbsp; Sign up for my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/4j3rhdkm 🏺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CinziaDuBois 🏛️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lady.of.the.library

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Step into the shadowy corners of history and literature with me, Cinzia DuBois, the Lady of the Library. In this podcast, we uncover the haunting tales that have been forgotten, buried in the pages of ancient texts and hidden in plain sight. From chilling ghost stories and eerie folklore to the dark events that shaped history, each episode is a journey into the macabre and the mysterious. Whether it's the forgotten legends of Edinburgh, the supernatural whispers of the past, or the unsettling truths behind ancient myths, you'll find yourself drawn into stories that captivate and unsettle you. Join me as we turn the pages on the darker side of history, one spine-tingling story at a time. ✨ Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Cinzia 💌  Sign up for my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/4j3rhdkm 🏺 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CinziaDuBois 🏛️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lady.of.the.library

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