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Saints, Spooks, and Sweets: The Story of Halloween presented by John Maietta

Saints, Spooks, and Sweets: The Story of Halloween presented by John Maietta In-Person

Each October brings a curious mix of carved pumpkins, costumed kids, and candy corn to the American scene.  All contribute to the popular image of Halloween, a holiday unique to the English-speaking world.  This program examines the ancient roots of Halloween, combining pagan harvest festivities with a solemn Christian commemoration of the dead.  We'll also explore the modern expansion of Halloween themes – both scary and silly – into the realms of mass media, live entertainment, and commercial marketing.

Email Programming and Youth Services Director Nicole Rader at nrader@jvbrown.edu with any questions. 

** NOTE: Please be advised that photographs may be taken at this event/program for use on the James V. Brown Library website and in the press, Brown Library marketing materials, and other library publications. By registering for or attending this event, you consent to the library photographing and using your image and likeness. No names will be used. If you do not want your photograph taken, you may still register or attend the event but please be sure to let the staff person in charge know. **

This program is one of the many ways Pennsylvania Public Libraries support the PA Forward Initiative through providing basic and information literacy opportunities for learning.

Date:
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Lowry Room (3rd Floor Welch)
Event Type:
  In-House     Walk-In  
Audiences:
  Adult     Teen  

Event Organizer

Nicole Rader

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