Everything I Know About

Halloween History & Where Our Souls Go


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Spooky season has us thinking about ghosts, demons, and the dead. We look into the ancient roots of Halloween and see what other cultures can teach us about the afterlife.

Topics covered:
-The history of Halloween
-Celtic Samhain + Roman Feralia and Pomona + Christian All Souls Day and All Saints Day
-Dia de los Muertos celebrations in Mexico
-Oban in Japan and friendly ghosts
-Ghanian funeral rites and novelty coffins
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