This week we figure out the true origins of Halloween and how the spooky traditions started. We study Celtic and Roman festivals, the pagan origins, Samhain history, and some folklore of Halloween. We'll answer questions like where did Halloween come from, how has it evolved over time, and how did Halloween in America start. We'll also get into how certain Halloween symbols came to be and the meanings behind them. We dive into popular superstitions as well as how ghosts and spirits became synonymous with Halloween celebrations around the world . This All Hallows' Eve before you go out and trick-or-treat take a little time to learn why we celebrate Halloween today and the connection it has to Samhain. Settle into your coffin, grab you favorite 'spirit', and enjoy another episode of The Darkives.

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• https://www.history.com/articles/history-of-halloween?ef_id=CjwKCAjwr8LHBhBKEiwAy47uUv58eahaMPBMnnU8lC1s2PcIVQKbjCcDnyQctD889_dpaj79gjA7aBoCqlQQAvD_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!4850!3!746629544376!e!!g!!history%20of%20halloween&cmpid=paidsearch_History_SEM-Relaunch_Holidays&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22450611986&gbraid=0AAAAAD3f9aiDm9coE0bkgI7V1B9NUcSHk&gclid=CjwKCAjwr8LHBhBKEiwAy47uUv58eahaMPBMnnU8lC1s2PcIVQKbjCcDnyQctD889_dpaj79gjA7aBoCqlQQAvD_BwE
• https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/
• https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1456/history-of-halloween/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22244257386&gbraid=0AAAAAoULJ023KF1iS7vnvdUaPms9KDwIR&gclid=CjwKCAjw0sfHBhB6EiwAQtv5qX6bpYy1a-Hc_DXwY9YaAHPh-1K8taEmsnnzTQEIikUQfb9LnxveWRoC_fgQAvD_BwE
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• https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/articles/cx2n7jdp0zlo

Theme music: Ways of the Wizard

Composed by: Geoff Harvey

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Used with permission, Thank you Geoff!