Author Archives: Benedict Fisher

Halloween In The Media

It may seem unbelievable, but stories and scripts influenced by Halloween were first introduced on radio, not in movies. H.G. Wells, the well-known novelist of “War of the Worlds,” the movie version of which starred Tom Cruise, is the first perpetrator of one of the earliest, most daunting, and hair-raising Halloween stories. Continue reading

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Is Halloween Consumerism also Patriotism?

After the 9/11 attacks on the United States, people began asking whether we should continue with our heavily consumerist mindsets, especially when we know there’s a lot to be done to prevent any more acts of terrorism? Continue reading

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Ground Zero and Halloween

After the events of September 11, American culture has reacted by re-affirming the solidarity of the nation against foreign threats. If the nation was being forgotten because of an increasingly globalized world, the nation was remembered once again as the events of September 11 unfolded. Continue reading

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Halloween in America

Although some places in the U.S. don’t really celebrate Halloween, it is still one of the most famous holidays in the country. When it comes to commercial potential, Halloween is just behind Christmas in popularity and commercial potential. Continue reading

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Halloween: The Origins of Celtic Samhain

Many people associate Halloween with pagan rituals. But the truth is that it’s not pagan. Some historians from the West would say this is true, and that Halloween came from All Hallow Even, the day before All Saint’s Day. All Saint’s Day usually happens on the first day of November. Continue reading

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Halloween And Religion

The religious sector from the different states of America have hounded the celebration of Halloween for many years. The commemoration was often linked to “evil” or “anti-Christ” activities. Halloween was maligned more than other public events in the US. Continue reading

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Is Halloween Really Just For Kids?

Adults continually participate in Halloween festivities and parties. But we all know that Halloween is a celebration of ghosts, ghouls, gnomes, and family ties. Perhaps that’s the reason why Halloween usually ends up being connected with children, especially in North America. Continue reading

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