🎃 The Temple Barred Podcast — Halloween Special: The Masks We Wear 👻

In this Halloween Special of The Temple Barred Podcast, we dive deep into the origins, meaning, and modern symbolism of Halloween, tracing it all the way back to ancient Irish Samhain rituals — the Celtic festival that marked the New Year, harvest, and thinning of the veil between the living and the dead.

We explore the evolution of Samhain into modern Halloween, from Irish pagan traditions and folklore to how these customs crossed the Atlantic and transformed within American history and culture.

Alongside the history, we reflect on the philosophical and psychological sides of Halloween — the masks we wear every day as fathers, sons, friends, and coworkers, and how these roles reveal the duality of human nature: light and shadow, life and death, fear and love.

Tune in for a thought-provoking mix of ancient mythology, modern spirituality, cultural evolution, and personal reflection — a journey through the mystery and meaning of Halloween, from old Irish Samhain fires to the global celebration of today.

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Happy Halloween 🎃