Samhain: Halloween's Sacred History

Least Important Things

I’ve always loved Halloween, but I’ve kept it a secret.

My relationship with the holidays has always intrigued and haunted me. So, join me as I uncover why my turbulent relationship with Halloween is rooted in the Satanic Panic of the 90s, cultural heritage, and lore.

We’ll cross the Atlantic to Ireland to understand the ancient festival of Samhain (So-wen) and its traditions, which influenced the modern celebration of Halloween and my longings for meaning.

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Sources for this episode:

• Royalty-free music and sound effects via Artlist.com
• 13 Vintage Halloween Songs from the 1910’s, 20’s, & 30’s – Full Song Party Playlist
• Samhain: The Roots of Halloween
• The Book of Hallowe’en: The Origin and History of Halloween

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