Halloween Little Girl with Witch Jack-O-Lantern Embossed Postcard

The All Hallowe'en imagery reflects the early 20th-century transformation of Halloween from its ancient Celtic and medieval Christian roots into a widely celebrated American and European holiday. During this period, symbols like witches and jack-o'-lanterns, originally associated with pagan harvest festivals and warding off spirits, became firmly established in popular culture. Witches, once feared figures, were increasingly depicted in a more whimsical or fantastical light, especially on commercial holiday greetings.