It's Always Halloween

The Black Plague brought us two indelible images of skeletons we still use in our Halloween celebrations today! Let's explore how these symbols of death unfurled in the imaginations of Medieval Europeans and how they continued to thrive over the last 650 years.

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This week we got letters about creepy Victorian New Year's superstitions and ghosts popping up in the worst places! Plus calls about new Halloween recipes, local urban legends, more listener nickname ideas, and clever ways to use your job as an excuse to decorate for Halloween all year long!

Mentioned in this episode: Victorian New Year's Superstitions

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Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag!

This week we get more ghost stories and cemetery strolls from our listeners! Plus we get a great IAH merch idea! Speaking of which, we now have a RedBubble store where you can get fun IAH gear. I'll be updating it regularly with new designs.

Mentioned in this episode: The United American Cemetery in Cincinnati

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On our quest to discover where and when modern-day skeleton decor originated, we swing by the middle ages to see how they dealt with their dead. 

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Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag!

This week listeners share stories about the cemeteries they enjoy exploring! We also get a fun new Halloween recipe and discuss some ways to keep the Halloween spirit going as we slide into winter. Plus, we get a fun urban legend about a dog!

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How did skeletons become one of the most popular symbols of Halloween? Today we kick off a multi-week chapter on the history of skeletons and their connection to Halloween.

On this episode, we revisit the Celts and examine the theory that they were the first to decorate with skulls for the holiday. 

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Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag!

This week we hear a creepy urban legend from our very own Pete Byrnes! We also hear stories about cemeteries and superstitions. Plus, a recommendation for another spooky podcast!

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As a prelude to our upcoming chapter on skeletons, today I tell you the tale of Aaron Kelly's Bones!

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Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag!

Watch out for ladders and spilled salt because it's Friday the 13th! This week we dive into the history behind today's superstitions. We also take calls from the All Hallows Hotline about Halloween 2020 experiences and hear a great argument for giving all trick-or-treaters candy regardless of age or costume. Plus a letter from New Orleans and more Halloween resources to enjoy all year round!

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Today we hear from a listener who helps us understand the important differences between appreciation vs. appropriation when it comes to Dia de los Muertos. We also answer some questions about the history of skeleton imagery in Dia de los Muertos and Halloween. Plus, a caller shares a ghastly premonition with us. 

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Mentioned in this episode:

Calavera: Sugar Skulls

Medieval Bodies