• Encore: The Fiery, Pagan History of Halloween

  • Oct 10 2024
  • Length: 33 mins
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Encore: The Fiery, Pagan History of Halloween

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  • Why do we wear costumes on Halloween? When did pumpkins and candy get involved? And how the heck do you pronounce "Samhain"?

    Listen to find out...

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    In this episode:

    • Celtic Festivals, Gaelic Origins
    • Samhain and Beltane
    • Fairies (The Aos Si)
    • Bonfires, Livestock, Leaps
    • Liminal Celebrations
    • The Romans and Feralia
    • Pomona
    • Apple Bobbing?
    • Feast of All Martyrs
    • Pope Boniface IV
    • Pope Gregory III
    • All Saints Day (All Hallows Day)
    • Feast of All Souls
    • All Hallows Day/Evening
    • Allhallowe'en
    • Souling and Allhallowtide
    • Soul Cakes
    • Souling Plays
    • Guising
    • Mischief Night
    • Jack O'Lanterns
    • Stingy Jack
    • Turnip Lanterns
    • Trick or Treating
    • Candy Corn
    • Pet Costumes
    • Calorie Counts

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