Episode 96 - Samhain and Pagan Origins of Halloween

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Join us for a chat about Samhain, the next sabbat coming up this weekend. Tara is back and we talk about the history and traditions of the holiday, along with the correspondences and how to celebrate. We also discuss the pagan origins of jack-o-lanterns, trick or treating, and the costumes that are associated with Halloween.

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Join us for a chat about Samhain, the next sabbat coming up this weekend. Tara is back and we talk about the history and traditions of the holiday, along with the correspondences and how to celebrate. We also discuss the pagan origins of...

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