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What do you think of Halloween? Love it or loathe it, there’s no denying it has become an increasingly popular event in Australia each October 31. This year trick-or-treating might be a problem because of coronavirus, but it’s not hard to see the appeal for children of spooky costumes and celebrations and asking for lollies with a “Trick or treat”. While some see it as an unwelcome American cultural import, an annual nuisance and utterly commercial, there’s a long and fascinating history behind Halloween. Dr Michael Barbezat, 39, is a Research Fellow in…
