Victorian Halloween Parties

Victorians worked hard to separate Halloween from its Irish roots, and in doing so, transformed it into an oddly romantic holiday. In this episode, we'll look at the types of parties, pranks, and games that defined Halloween in the late 19th century. Sources: Halloween in Victorian America by Lesley Bannatyne 19th Century Halloween Party by Kristin Holt The Romance of Halloween in Turn-of-the-Century Ocean Grove Victorian American History Godey's Lady's Book, 1830-1898 - Cleveland Museum of Art Godey's Lady's Book 1871