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"Hiding behind their costumes, villagers often played pranks on one another, but blamed the spirits," Bannatyne told CNN.
These rituals rooted in the pagan origins of Halloween invite us to reflect on the past, connect with spirits, celebrate loved ones, and plan how we will enrich our lives moving forward.