Celebrate Halloween with Sesame Street's Magical Adventure

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Sesame Street Magical Halloween Adventure is a beloved television special that originally aired on October 29, 1988. The special was created by the Children's Television Workshop and features the popular characters from the long-running children's show, Sesame Street. The story of Sesame Street Magical Halloween Adventure follows the adventures of the Sesame Street gang as they prepare for Halloween and embark on a magical journey to find their way back home. The special starts with Count von Count, a lovable vampire, preparing for his Halloween party. However, all of the costumes and decorations mysteriously disappear, leaving the Count and his friends wondering what happened. Abby Cadabby, a fairy-in-training, uses her magical abilities to transport Elmo, Cookie Monster, Rosita, and Grover to the Halloween-themed world of Trick-or-Treat-on Sesame Street.

Pagan new year ceremony

Abby Cadabby, a fairy-in-training, uses her magical abilities to transport Elmo, Cookie Monster, Rosita, and Grover to the Halloween-themed world of Trick-or-Treat-on Sesame Street. Here, they meet new friends and encounter various obstacles while trying to find clues and solve riddles that will lead them back to Sesame Street. Throughout the special, the characters learn valuable lessons about teamwork, friendship, and problem-solving.

AP PHOTOS: Ukrainians observe pagan-rooted new year festival

A villager, dressed in a traditional bear costume, celebrates the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Ivan Perchek dresses in a traditional bear costume ahead of the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Villagers decorate bear costumes in preparation for the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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A man walks towards a building where traditional bear costumes are prepared for the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Children, dressed in traditional costumes, pose for a photo while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants, dressed in traditional costumes, dance while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants, dressed in traditional costumes, celebrate the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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A participant, dressed in a traditional costume, leans on a windowsill while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants, dressed in traditional costumes, cross a bridge while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Villagers, dressed as soldiers, guard a check point during Malanka celebrations near the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Traditional costume masks used to celebrate the Malanka festival are placed on a fence in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Villagers dressed in traditional costumes, rest , eat and drink while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food.(AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Children are handed money as a gift while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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A villager, dressed in a traditional bear costume, celebrates the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants, dressed in traditional costumes, eat and drink while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants, dressed in traditional costumes, celebrate the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants, dressed in traditional costumes, ride in a horse-drawn cart while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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An aerial view of villagers parading the street while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants dressed in traditional costumes, celebrate the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Children dressed in bear costumes, pose for a photo while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants, dressed in traditional costumes, take a break while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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A girl, dressed in a traditional costume, reacts after being handed money as a gift while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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A villager, dressed in a traditional bear costume, celebrates the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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A villager, dressed in a traditional bear costume, celebrates the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Ivan Perchek dresses in a traditional bear costume ahead of the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Ivan Perchek dresses in a traditional bear costume ahead of the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Villagers decorate bear costumes in preparation for the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Villagers decorate bear costumes in preparation for the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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A man walks towards a building where traditional bear costumes are prepared for the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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A man walks towards a building where traditional bear costumes are prepared for the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Children, dressed in traditional costumes, pose for a photo while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Children, dressed in traditional costumes, pose for a photo while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants, dressed in traditional costumes, dance while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants, dressed in traditional costumes, dance while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants, dressed in traditional costumes, celebrate the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants, dressed in traditional costumes, celebrate the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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A participant, dressed in a traditional costume, leans on a windowsill while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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A participant, dressed in a traditional costume, leans on a windowsill while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants, dressed in traditional costumes, cross a bridge while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants, dressed in traditional costumes, cross a bridge while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Villagers, dressed as soldiers, guard a check point during Malanka celebrations near the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Villagers, dressed as soldiers, guard a check point during Malanka celebrations near the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Traditional costume masks used to celebrate the Malanka festival are placed on a fence in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Traditional costume masks used to celebrate the Malanka festival are placed on a fence in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Villagers dressed in traditional costumes, rest , eat and drink while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food.(AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Villagers dressed in traditional costumes, rest , eat and drink while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food.(AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Children are handed money as a gift while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Children are handed money as a gift while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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A villager, dressed in a traditional bear costume, celebrates the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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A villager, dressed in a traditional bear costume, celebrates the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants, dressed in traditional costumes, eat and drink while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants, dressed in traditional costumes, eat and drink while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants, dressed in traditional costumes, celebrate the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants, dressed in traditional costumes, celebrate the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants, dressed in traditional costumes, ride in a horse-drawn cart while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants, dressed in traditional costumes, ride in a horse-drawn cart while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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An aerial view of villagers parading the street while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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An aerial view of villagers parading the street while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2022. Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians rang in the new year last week in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday. Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14. In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants dressed in traditional costumes, celebrate the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants dressed in traditional costumes, celebrate the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Children dressed in bear costumes, pose for a photo while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Children dressed in bear costumes, pose for a photo while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants, dressed in traditional costumes, take a break while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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Participants, dressed in traditional costumes, take a break while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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A girl, dressed in a traditional costume, reacts after being handed money as a gift while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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A girl, dressed in a traditional costume, reacts after being handed money as a gift while celebrating the Malanka festival in the village of Krasnoilsk, Ukraine, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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KRASNOILSK, Ukraine (AP) — Dressed as goats, bears, oxen and cranes, many Ukrainians ring in the new year in the colorful rituals of the Malanka holiday.

Malanka, which draws on pagan folk tales, marks the new year according to the Julian calendar, meaning it falls on Jan. 13-14.

In the festivities, celebrants go from house to house, where the dwellers offer them food. According to tradition, a household should have 12 dishes on offer — one for each month of the year. Pancakes, pies and cheese dumplings are common dishes for the holiday.

The celebrations stem from a pagan myth about Malanka, a daughter of the Slavic deity Lada, who was once kidnapped by an evil snake and locked up in the underworld before being rescued.

One of the most famous rituals is the driving of a man dressed as a goat, symbolizing a dying and resurrecting deity. In some areas, homeowners will burn straw and a didukh — a decoration made from a sheaf of wheat — to symbolize the death of everything bad.

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The Roman New Year also originally corresponded with the vernal equinox. The early Roman calendar consisted of 10 months and 304 days, with each new year beginning at the vernal equinox. According to tradition, the calendar was created by Romulus, the founder of Rome, in the eighth century BC.
Seswme street magical halloween adventure

They are accompanied by catchy songs, funny sketches, and lots of colorful costumes and decorations. The special also features appearances from other beloved Sesame Street characters such as Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, and Bert and Ernie. Sesame Street Magical Halloween Adventure is a heartwarming and entertaining special that has captivated generations of children. It combines the educational values and iconic characters of Sesame Street with the excitement and joy of Halloween. The special is a wonderful way for children to learn about the holiday while enjoying the adventures of their favorite characters. Overall, Sesame Street Magical Halloween Adventure is a timeless classic that continues to be loved by children and adults alike. It has become a cherished part of the Halloween season and a reminder of the enduring appeal of Sesame Street as a whole..

Reviews for "Experience the Magic of Halloween with Sesame Street's Magical Adventure"

1. John - 1 star:
I found "Sesame Street Magical Halloween Adventure" to be extremely disappointing. The story was lackluster and the characters seemed bored throughout the entire show. The Halloween theme was also poorly executed, with minimal references to the holiday and no real sense of magic or adventure. Overall, it was a complete letdown.
2. Sarah - 2 stars:
While "Sesame Street Magical Halloween Adventure" had some redeeming qualities, I ultimately felt underwhelmed by the production. The plot felt disjointed and the pacing was off, making it difficult to engage with the story. Additionally, the costumes and sets lacked creativity, making the whole experience less visually stimulating. I expected more from a Sesame Street Halloween special.
3. Michael - 1 star:
I couldn't help but feel bored throughout the entire duration of "Sesame Street Magical Halloween Adventure." The dialogue was uninspiring and the jokes fell flat. The lack of originality in the story was disappointing, as it seemed like a rehash of previous Halloween-themed episodes. I wouldn't recommend wasting your time on this lackluster special.
4. Emily - 2 stars:
"Sesame Street Magical Halloween Adventure" didn't live up to my expectations. The plot felt rushed, with little time devoted to character development or meaningful interactions. The songs, always a highlight in Sesame Street shows, were forgettable and lacked the catchiness I usually expect. Overall, it was an average Halloween special that failed to leave a lasting impression.
5. David - 1 star:
I'm a long-time Sesame Street fan, but "Sesame Street Magical Halloween Adventure" was a huge disappointment. The storyline was weak and lacked the charm and creativity that made the show so beloved. The whole special felt rushed and like it was slapped together without much thought. It's sad to see such a beloved show produce a lackluster Halloween special like this.

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