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Arafalık, is a folk tradition linked to the eve of religious holidays, during which children go door to door within their neighborhood collecting various foods such as pastries, nuts, sugar, and sweets, thereby visibly expressing the joy of the holiday through shared generosity. The practice transforms the eve from a mere preparatory day into an active social event centered on children. When considered alongside other eve customs—such as spring cleaning, preparing holiday clothes for children, b