Jonathan Tobias: The ghosts we need not fear

Jonathan Tobias explores the cultural and spiritual significance of Halloween in the historic town of Edenton. Reflecting on the town's ancient architecture and local lore, the author suggests that the holiday offers a unique opportunity to contemplate the relationship between the living and the dead. Through a blend of literary references and personal reflection, the piece argues that Halloween serves as a liberating suspension of ordinary conventions rather than a source of fear.