Why do we carve pumpkins on Halloween?

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We’re back! We’ve officially moved into our new headquarters! Come unpack with us and get a tour while we fill you in on some big news. Plus, new episodes of Brains On coming later this month and new Smash Boom and Forever Ago after that. If you want to support the show or drop u ...  Show more

Get ready for a spook-tacular episode of "The Holidays" with your host, Clementine Holiday! Join Clem and her family as they scramble to throw the most epic Halloween bash ever at Party Central, their quirky party planning store. From 8-foot-tall skeletons to marshmallow ghosts, ...  Show more

We're going to the pumpkin patch, looking for a pumpkin...We're off on an imagination adventure to a pumpkin patch and together we'll make a jack-o'lantern! There are so many pumpkins to choose from! What face will you give the jack-o'lantern in your mind? Listen and discover the ...  Show more

What does it take to be the most popular house on your street on Halloween night? We hear from 3 Lanterns who share their tips for tempting the neighborhood with off-beat treats and decorations.

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Today we learn about how Trick-or-Treating can be linked to ancient food sharing traditions and we learn a little French as well! Plus we get a call about vintage Halloween books and an EEEEKmail with another great non-traditional treat offering!Mentioned on Episode:Göbekli TepeL ...  Show more