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Halloween 101: Origins of Fright Night
Manage episode 447554676 series 3392176
Modern Halloween emerges from diverse cultural and religious traditions, each contributing distinct elements to today's celebrations. From the Celtic festival of Samhain to the Roman Catholic Hallowtide, this episode uncovers the historical threads that connect ancient celebrations to contemporary practices.
We examine the influences of Roman festivals like Pomonalia and Lemuria, investigate the connections to England's Guy Fawkes Night, and explore parallels with Mexico's Día de los Muertos. Our discussion reveals how these varied traditions merged to create today's Halloween, with special attention to Salem's emergence as America's Halloween capital.
Featuring insights from past guests, this episode offers a scholarly look at Halloween's evolution while exploring its connections to witch hunts, folklore, and enduring cultural practices.
Buy Halloween: From Pagan Ritual to Party Night, by Nicholas Rogers
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support172集单集
Manage episode 447554676 series 3392176
Modern Halloween emerges from diverse cultural and religious traditions, each contributing distinct elements to today's celebrations. From the Celtic festival of Samhain to the Roman Catholic Hallowtide, this episode uncovers the historical threads that connect ancient celebrations to contemporary practices.
We examine the influences of Roman festivals like Pomonalia and Lemuria, investigate the connections to England's Guy Fawkes Night, and explore parallels with Mexico's Día de los Muertos. Our discussion reveals how these varied traditions merged to create today's Halloween, with special attention to Salem's emergence as America's Halloween capital.
Featuring insights from past guests, this episode offers a scholarly look at Halloween's evolution while exploring its connections to witch hunts, folklore, and enduring cultural practices.
Buy Halloween: From Pagan Ritual to Party Night, by Nicholas Rogers
Support Us! Buy Book Titles Mentioned in this Episode from our Book Shop
Witch Hunt Episode: Halloween History and Traditions with Scott Culpepper
Witch Hunt Episode: Ain't it a Scary Halloween with Sean and Carrie
Witch Hunt Episode: Rachel Christ-Doane on the Salem Witch Museum and the Life of Dorothy Good
Witch Hunt Episode: Scottish Witch Trials with Mary W. Craig
Witch Hunt Episode: Marion Gibson on Witchcraft a History in 13 Trials
Witch Hunt Episode: Malcolm Gaskill on the Ruin of All Witches
Connecticut Witch Trial Exoneration Project
Massachusetts Witch-Hunt Justice Project
Maryland Witches Exoneration Project
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witchhunt/support172集单集
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