The story of Halloween has so many elements that create the perfect concoction of sinister and fun. Listen as Erin and Jenn break down the different elements of Halloween while discussing the history of traditions and their personal Halloween histories and traditions.
Resources:
Thomas, H. (2021, October 26). The Origins of Halloween Traditions | Headlines and Heroes. The Library of Congress. https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/
I. E. (IrishMyths.com). (2023, October 16). Was there an Irish god named Samhain? IrishMyths. https://irishmyths.com/2022/08/27/god-of-samhain/
History.com Editors. (2023, October 18). How Trick-or-Treating became a Halloween tradition. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/news/halloween-trick-or-treating-origins
IV.1. (n.d.). Pumpkin: The Curious History of an American Icon. https://www.pumpkincurioushistory.com/iv1.html
Heller, C. (2015, October 21). A brief history of the Haunted House. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/history-haunted-house-180957008/
HeadHaunter. (2014, March 8). The history of haunted Houses! America Haunts, Representing the Best Halloween Attractions in America. https://www.americahaunts.com/ah/2014/03/the-history-of-haunted-houses/
Little, B. (2023, March 28). The Great Depression Origins of Halloween Haunted Houses. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/news/halloween-haunted-house-great-depression
Society, L. V. H. (2022, May 31). The history behind Halloween — Ligonier Valley Historical Society. Ligonier Valley Historical Society. https://www.compassinn.org/lvhs-blog/halloween
Episode written by Jenn.
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The story of Halloween has so many elements that create the perfect concoction of sinister and fun. Listen as Erin and Jenn break down the different elements of Halloween while discussing the history of traditions and their personal Halloween histories and traditions.
Resources:
Thomas, H. (2021, October 26). The Origins of Halloween Traditions | Headlines and Heroes. The Library of Congress. https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/
I. E. (IrishMyths.com). (2023, October 16). Was there an Irish god named Samhain? IrishMyths. https://irishmyths.com/2022/08/27/god-of-samhain/
History.com Editors. (2023, October 18). How Trick-or-Treating became a Halloween tradition. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/news/halloween-trick-or-treating-origins
IV.1. (n.d.). Pumpkin: The Curious History of an American Icon. https://www.pumpkincurioushistory.com/iv1.html
Heller, C. (2015, October 21). A brief history of the Haunted House. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/history-haunted-house-180957008/
HeadHaunter. (2014, March 8). The history of haunted Houses! America Haunts, Representing the Best Halloween Attractions in America. https://www.americahaunts.com/ah/2014/03/the-history-of-haunted-houses/
Little, B. (2023, March 28). The Great Depression Origins of Halloween Haunted Houses. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/news/halloween-haunted-house-great-depression
Society, L. V. H. (2022, May 31). The history behind Halloween — Ligonier Valley Historical Society. Ligonier Valley Historical Society. https://www.compassinn.org/lvhs-blog/halloween
Episode written by Jenn.
Do you have a scary story to share? Email us at sharingisscaringpod@gmail.com
For additional videos and clips follow us on social media:
Erin & Jenn (@sharingisscaringpod) • Instagram photos and videos
Facebook
TikTok
If you would like to support us with more than just your ear, you can buy us a potion at Sharing is Scaring Podcast is a spooky good time! (buymeacoffee.com)
We appreciate any and all support from listeners!
Stay tuned...