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Where Did Halloween Come From? (Part 2)

Where Did Halloween Come From? (Part 2)

FromIt's Always Halloween


Where Did Halloween Come From? (Part 2)

FromIt's Always Halloween

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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Sep 15, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We now know that Halloween comes from the ancient Celtic celebration Samhain. In this episode, we explore some of the monsters of Samhain including Julius Caesar, or as I like to call him, the Grinch That (almost) Stole Halloween!
I’m dying to hear your Halloween memories and questions! What do you love about the season? Need some spooky advice? Call the All Hallows Hotline: 802-532-DEAD or write to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com
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Sources:
Samhain - History.com
Where Did Celts Come From? Who Were the Druids? - Survive the Jive
Indo-European Languages - Ancient History Encyclopedia  
Samhain: The Celtic roots of Halloween - New Grange
What is Celtic Ethnicity and Their History - Harreira
Tlachtga: Tom Darcy chats to Joe Conlon
Released:
Sep 15, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

A year-round celebration of Halloween history and traditions, spooks past and present, with your master of scaremonies Lucé Tomlin-Brenner