Victorians worked hard to separate Halloween from its Irish roots, and in doing so, transformed it into an oddly romantic holiday. In this episode, we'll look at the types of parties, pranks, and games that defined Halloween in the late 19th century.
Sources:
Halloween in Victorian America by Lesley Bannatyne
19th Century Halloween Party by Kristin Holt
The Romance of Halloween in Turn-of-the-Century Ocean Grove
Victorian American History
Godey's Lady's Book, 1830-1898 - Cleveland Museum of Art
Godey's Lady's Book 1871