The last days of October and first days of November are filled with significant festivals and holidays for cultures around the world. Many of us look forward to seeing the gruesome depictions of the dead, ghoulish monsters, and fiendish jack-o-lanterns, but it makes us wonder what it says about us. We’ll explore the meanings and mysteries that surround this time of year and why some people choose to focus on butterflies, bones, or the beloved, or even all three.