The story of Halloween has so many elements that create the perfect concoction of sinister and fun. Listen as Erin and Jenn break down the different elements of Halloween while discussing the history of traditions and their personal Halloween histories and traditions.

Resources:

Thomas, H. (2021, October 26). The Origins of Halloween Traditions | Headlines and Heroes. The Library of Congress. https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/

I. E. (IrishMyths.com). (2023, October 16). Was there an Irish god named Samhain? IrishMyths. https://irishmyths.com/2022/08/27/god-of-samhain/

History.com Editors. (2023, October 18). How Trick-or-Treating became a Halloween tradition. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/news/halloween-trick-or-treating-origins

IV.1. (n.d.). Pumpkin: The Curious History of an American Icon. https://www.pumpkincurioushistory.com/iv1.html

Heller, C. (2015, October 21). A brief history of the Haunted House. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/history-haunted-house-180957008/

HeadHaunter. (2014, March 8). The history of haunted Houses! America Haunts, Representing the Best Halloween Attractions in America. https://www.americahaunts.com/ah/2014/03/the-history-of-haunted-houses/

Little, B. (2023, March 28). The Great Depression Origins of Halloween Haunted Houses. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/news/halloween-haunted-house-great-depression

Society, L. V. H. (2022, May 31). The history behind Halloween — Ligonier Valley Historical Society. Ligonier Valley Historical Society. https://www.compassinn.org/lvhs-blog/halloween

Episode written by Jenn.

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