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Halloween Party – Goblin Pie, Witch’s Brew, Hallow Fair Gingerbroad…

October 30, 2013In Headlines from History

We love all these old recipes for the perfect Halloween Party!

Goblin Pie, Ghost Biscuits, Witch’s Brew, Midnight Cake, Hallow Fair Gingerbroad – yum!

And here is a blog post that highlights some Halloween traditions and superstitions – as reported in 19th Century newspapers.

Aberdeen Journal – Monday 30 October 1922

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Western Gazette – Friday 24 October 1930

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Dundee Courier – Tuesday 30 October 1934

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