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Season 6, Episode 2: Bella and Uma’s breakdowns: The history of Halloween

Uma Patnaik and Bella Major
October 23, 2023
Valerie Wang
The TidePod, which was started in early 2019, is currently in its seventh season. Graphic designed by Valerie Wang.

Bella and Uma’s Breakdowns is back for Season 6 of The TidePod. For this installment, we’re discussing the history behind Halloween and how it became the holiday it is today. When we think of Halloween now, the current traditions come to mind: trick-or-treating for candy, dressing up in costumes, using spooky decorations, and watching beloved Halloween movies. But what is the root of all these traditions? Listen to the episode linked here to find out! For more episodes, check out the TidePod on Spotify and Buzzsprout.

 

This episode of the TidePod was hosted and written by Uma Patnaik and Bella Major. Graphic by Valerie Wang. Music courtesy of Corrigan Peters. Produced and edited by Uma Patnaik.



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About the Contributors
Uma Patnaik
Uma Patnaik, Editor-in-Chief
Uma Patnaik is a senior in her fourth year on The Tide and she is very excited to be an Editor-in-Chief! Previously, she was a Video and TidePod editor. Outside of school, she plays competitive squash and enjoys listening to music and exploring cafes in DC.
Bella Major
Bella Major, Multimedia Managing Editor
Senior Bella Major is in her third year of being on The Tide as the Multimedia Managing Editor. As the Multimedia Managing Editor, Bella hopes to bring new perspectives and untold stories to The Tide through multimedia. In her free time, she enjoys reading, walking her dog, and hanging out with her friends.
Valerie Wang
Valerie Wang, Graphics Editor
Valerie Wang is so excited to be finishing up her last year at Richard Montgomery as the editor for the graphics section! Outside of working on the Tide for the past four years, you can also find her prepping for her next debate tournament, creating art, or dancing.