In this special Halloween episode, Sammy takes the ladies back to the start of all Halloween festivities: Samhain. As the Misfits and Mavens is poured, the ladies tell scary stories of a jealous ghost, discuss lucid dreaming in cloud cities, and bob for apples (for love, of course). So grab your spookiest Pinot Noir and don your costumes, Ladies Who Celebrate Fire Festivals will have you eager to share fun facts at every party. 

NOTE: Jessie’s mic and video cut out with 20 minutes left. We did the best we could, but technology put up a good fight.

“Samhain” by Editors on History.com

“Wheel of the Year” by Anon on thenewpagan.wordpress.com

“Who Were the Druids? Demystifying the Mystics of the Ancident Celtic World” by I.E. on Irish Myths

“6 Halloween Rituals Rooted in the Ancient Celtic Festival of Samhain” by I.E. on Irish Myths

“What Is Samhain? (Definition and Etymology)” by I.E. on Irish Myths

“Halloween 2025” by Editors on History.com

“Samhain to Soulmass: The Pagan origins of familiar Halloween rituals” by Beverley D’Silva on BBC

“A Brief History of Samhain: When (and Where) Did Halloween’s Celtic Predecessor Get Its Start?” by I.E. on Irish Myths

“Spirits of Samhain: Irish mythical creatures that haunt us on Halloween” by staff on Ireland.ie

“About Puca” by staff at Puca halloween Festival

Uncover Halloween's origins in Ireland by staff at Ireland.com

Some divination and rituals with apples:

https://mossandmagic.com/apple-magic-rituals-and-spells-using-the-fruit-of-the-season/

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