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Up for a fright? The spookiest European destinations for a Halloween getaway

Up for a fright? The spookiest European destinations for a Halloween getaway

Halloween traditions originate from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which - in Ireland, way back in the day - marked the end of the summer harvest, and the beginning of winter.

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