Midnight Facts for Insomniacs

Encore: The Fiery, Pagan History of Halloween

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Why do we wear costumes on Halloween? When did pumpkins and candy get involved? And how the heck do you pronounce "Samhain"?

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In this episode:  

  • Celtic Festivals, Gaelic Origins
  • Samhain and Beltane
  • Fairies (The Aos Si)
  • Bonfires, Livestock, Leaps
  • Liminal Celebrations
  • The Romans and Feralia
  • Pomona
  • Apple Bobbing? 
  • Feast of All Martyrs
  • Pope Boniface IV
  • Pope Gregory III
  • All Saints Day (All Hallows Day)
  • Feast of All Souls
  • All Hallows Day/Evening
  • Allhallowe'en
  • Souling and Allhallowtide
  • Soul Cakes
  • Souling Plays
  • Guising
  • Mischief Night
  • Jack O'Lanterns 
  • Stingy Jack
  • Turnip Lanterns
  • Trick or Treating
  • Candy Corn
  • Pet Costumes
  • Calorie Counts

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