Ashley kicks off our Halloween-themed triptych by exploring the Ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. For starters, she serves up what we know about Samhain’s history and traditions and how some of those traditions have been adapted for the modern holiday of Halloween. Then she finishes off this spooky special by taking a closer look at a couple of the supernatural figures associated with Samhain: the pookah and the Dullahan. If you enjoy a slice of the macabre, this is the episode for you!This episode is sponsored by Db Journey https://bit.ly/37cP8YPand Art Legends in History podcast https://www.artlegends.org/To stay on top of all the latest from Pineapple Pizza Podcast, be sure to check out our website at www.pineapplepizzapodcast.com where you will find links to merch, Patreon and a variety of ways to support the show, as well as detailed episode descriptions and regional specials. Help our show grow by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pineapple-pizza-podcast/id1543640038Or on Podchaser at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/pineapple-pizza-podcast-1568165You can also send mail to: Pineapple Pizza PodcastPO Box 341Wyoming, MN 55092Remember, no matter how you slice it, you’re awesome and we love you.Sources“Samhain.” The History Channel. https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/samhainCady Lang. “What is Samhain? What to Know About the Ancient Pagan Festival That Came Before Halloween.” Time. https://time.com/5434659/halloween-pagan-origins-in-samhain/“Samhain – The Celtic roots of Halloween.” New Grange. https://www.newgrange.com/samhain.htm“Samhain.” Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Samhain“The Story of Jack O Lantern.” Irish Genealogy Toolkit. https://www.irish-genealogy-toolkit.com/jack-o-lantern.html“Púca.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Púca“Harvey (Play).” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_(play)“The Púca (Pookah) in Irish Folklore.” Your Irish Culture. https://www.yourirish.com/folklore/irish-pookasLeo Casey. “The Irish Legend of the Pooka.” Irish Central. https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/irish-legend-pooka“Dullahan.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dullahan“Headless Horseman.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headless_HorsemanConnor. “The Dullahan of Celtic Mythology.” The Irish Place. https://www.theirishplace.com/heritage/the-dullahan/Bridget Haggerty. “The Dullahan – Ireland’s Headless Horseman.” Irish Culture and Customs. https://www.irishcultureandcustoms.com/ACalend/Dullahan.html

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