Halloween in AmericaNo. 4099 · The 2026 edition
Halloween Used to Be Fun Online
Dive into the spooky nostalgia of Halloween past! Discover how the digital age transformed our favorite holiday traditions and brought new ways to celebrate the season of scares.
Our own summary of the original — the full post and photos live at slate.com.
Explore the evolution of Halloween celebrations in the digital era. This piece examines how online platforms and technology have redefined traditional festivities, offering fresh perspectives on how we experience the holiday today. From virtual gatherings to digital decorations, the article highlights the intersection of classic Halloween fun and modern innovation.
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An episode of Slate's ICYMI podcast about how the internet celebrates Halloween, past and present. Host Kate Lindsay is joined by Jonquilyn Hill of Vox's Explain It To Me to revisit old online rituals like spooky Twitter display names and Snapchat filters, and to survey today's scarier corners of the web. The page includes listening links, show and host details, and a short episode summary.
