The Frightening Pagan History of Halloween | Full Special

It began centuries ago as a pagan holiday that honored the dead and warned of a netherworld of spirits and ghosts. See more in this special, "The Real Story of Halloween." Chapters: 0:00 The Ancient Origins of Halloween 7:30 Christianization and All Hallows Eve 12:53 Masks, Mischief and Guy Fawkes...

43 min - Religion & Belief - HISTORY

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