Halloween
Halloween’s orgin’s trace all the way back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain…. Learn more about Halloween’s Origins, Modern Halloween, The Evolution of Halloween as a Holiday, The history of the Jack-O’Lantern, Haloween around the world, Mischief Night, and other random Halloween Facts.
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HistoryPodcast 26 – Halloween History.mp3 19:36 – 18.1 MB
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Further Reading:
Halloween: An American Holiday, an American History
Death Makes a Holiday : A Cultural History of Halloween
The Pagan Mysteries of Halloween: Celebrating the Dark Half of the Year
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