‘Castaloween’: A traditional Catalan chestnut holiday ‘coexists’ with Halloween
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La Castanyada, or chestnut feast," is a centuries-old Catalan tradition celebrated on Oct. 31. But for the past two decades - thanks in part to the increasing influence of American cinema and TV - stores have stopped decorating with chestnuts and instead turn to skulls, pumpkins and witches.