The Reluctant Historian

The Origins of Halloween: How to Prevent Fairy Kidnappings


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This week, Liz and Dakota look at where Halloween came from, and what's it's original purpose for celebration was. With roots in Celtic traditions, Halloween has changed greatly over the centuries.


Episode Notes


https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween#:~:text=The%20tradition%20originated%20with%20the,of%20the%20traditions%20of%20Samhain

https://www.yourirish.com/folklore/irish-pookas

https://specifipedia.com/the-legends-of-samhain-part-one/

https://www.history.com/news/halloween-samhain-celts-catholic-church

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stingy_Jack


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The Reluctant HistorianBy Liz and Dakota Lawson