The Origins of Halloween: How to Prevent Fairy Kidnappings
- Author
- Liz and Dakota Lawson
- Published
- Wed 26 Oct 2022
- Episode Link
- https://shows.acast.com/the-reluctant-historian/episodes/the-origins-of-halloween-how-to-prevent-fairy-kidnappings
This week, Liz and Dakota look at where Halloween came from, and what's it's original purpose for celebration was. With roots in Celtic traditions, Halloween has changed greatly over the centuries.
Episode Notes
https://www.yourirish.com/folklore/irish-pookas
https://specifipedia.com/the-legends-of-samhain-part-one/
https://www.history.com/news/halloween-samhain-celts-catholic-church
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stingy_Jack
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