An Armenian Take on Spooky Season
October in the United States has a unique atmosphere, with streets lined with jack-o'-lanterns, scarecrows, and houses decorated like cemeteries.
For many, Halloween is a highlight, with children parading in costumes, asking for treats or tricks.
Growing up in a multi-generational Armenian household, some American practices seemed foreign, but Armenian traditions had their own "spooky season" equivalent.
My grandmother and grand aunts didn't carve pumpkins, but passed down stories and believed in superstitions and protective rituals that kept families safe for generations.
Author's summary: Exploring Armenian traditions during spooky season.
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