Halloween Witch Dancing with Jack-O-Lantern Men Valentine Embossed Postcard

Halloween, as depicted on this postcard, reflects the festive American celebrations of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which blended ancient Celtic harvest festivals like Samhain with Christian observances of All Saints' and All Souls' Day. During this period, the holiday transformed from its more solemn, superstitious origins into a community-focused event, giving rise to distinct and whimsical iconic imagery.