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Robert Burns’ Halloween (1786): Haunting Origins of Tradition
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12 October 2024
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Robert Burns' poem Halloween (1786) offers a glimpse into the traditional Scottish roots of the holiday, revealing customs that have evolved over time, writes DAVID TURNBULL
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