Episode 48: The Origins of Halloween: Traditions & Tales

Trick or treating, carving pumpkins, bobbing for apples, dressing up in costumes, it all had to start somewhere, right? What we know of today as Halloween originated with a much darker purpose than fun for the whole family. So sit back, grab yourself some cider or even a pumpkin spice latte if you’re into that, and let’s get into the nitty gritty of the origins of Halloween and its traditions. 

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SOURCES
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/#:~:text=Yet%2C%20the%20Halloween%20holiday%20has,costumes%20to%20ward%20off%20ghosts.

https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween

https://www.history.com/topics/halloween

https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a32933762/history-of-halloween/

https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins