The Fiery, Pagan History of Halloween

Why do we wear costumes on Halloween? When did pumpkins and candy get involved? And how the heck do you pronounce "Samhain"?

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In this episode:  

• Celtic Festivals, Gaelic Origins
• Samhain and Beltane
• Fairies (The Aos Si)
• Bonfires, Livestock, Leaps
• Liminal Celebrations
• The Romans and Feralia
• Pomona
• Apple Bobbing? 
• Feast of All Martyrs
• Pope Boniface IV
• Pope Gregory III
• All Saints Day (All Hallows Day)
• Feast of All Souls
• All Hallows Day/Evening
• Allhallowe'en
• Souling and Allhallowtide
• Soul Cakes
• Souling Plays
• Guising
• Mischief Night
• Jack O'Lanterns 
• Stingy Jack
• Turnip Lanterns
• Trick or Treating
• Candy Corn
• Pet Costumes
• Calorie Counts

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