Between life and death: what Halloween reveals about our fear of the afterlife

Published on October 14, 2025

From ancient Samhain rituals to the words of medium Doris Stokes, this article explores how Halloween reflects our enduring fascination with death, the afterlife, and what lies beyond the veil. Nicola Goodall.
First published on Tue, 14 Oct 2025 as Between life and death: what Halloween reveals about our fear of the afterlife. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Copyright 2025

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