Ep. 703 - History of Halloween: From Bonfires to Block Parties with Jeff Bensch

Do you know the history of Halloween? Is this something you celebrate? In this segment, Jeff Bensch shares the history of Halloween hailing all the way from bonfires to present day block parties. Various cultures have different traditions around this holiday. WHO IS JEFF? I grew up in a small town in southern Minnesota working odd jobs during the summer and playing basketball during the winter. I earned a civil engineering degree from the University of Colorado and then a Master of Engineering from Cornell University specializing in water resources. After working for larger consulting companies in northern California, in 2005 I started my own environmental engineering consulting firm in Sacramento. A career in consulting services revealed a desire to write. The creative, solutions-based, thinking in a structured engineering world provides a unique perspective to explore American issues. I explored these issues through holiday greetings over the past ten years, and recently compiled these greetings into a book titled, "History of American Holidays - A Thought-Provoking Glimpse into America". JEFF'S CALL TO ACTION Establish traditions for yourself and others. Recognize that we are all Americans, maybe with differing views, but holidays provide an opportunity to celebrate our similarities rather than argue about our differences. jeffbensch.com GENESIS'S INFO https://genesisamariskemp.net/ CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp Channel, Hit the notifications bell so you don't miss any content, and share with family/friends. **REMEMBER - You do not have to let limitations or barriers keep you from achieving your success. Mind over Matter...It's time to shift and unleash your greatest potential. If you would like to be a SPONSOR or have any of your merchandise mentioned, please reach out via email at [email protected]