Summerween 2025!

In this episode, Dasha dives into Summerween! From it's European origins to its current place in pop culture, we look into what makes this holiday so popular, and what you can do to celebrate. LINKS Pinterest Inspiration Boards Summerween Decor Board: https://www.pinterest.com/spookybutsweetpod/summerween-decor/ Summerween Food Board: https://www.pinterest.com/spookybutsweetpod/summerween-food/ Amazon Wish List https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3ARFRX9HXBQOD/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2 Affiliated Links to Books Mentioned Mansion Beach: https://amzn.to/3SUAUn4 Murder Takes a Vacation: https://amzn.to/43YGN87 Other Links Obby Oss Festival https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9WkPwJjzVQ&ab_channel=CornwallLive Horrorcons 2025 Calendar https://horrorcons.com/calendar/calendar.php?year=2025 New York Times Beach Reads 2025 https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/23/books/review/summer-beach-reads.html TIMESTAMPS History of Halfway to Halloween | 1:24 Outdoor Summerween Activities | 13:40 Indoor Summerween Activities | 18:40 Spooky Summer Reads | 28:30 Shopping for Halloween this Summer | 31:20 SOURCES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walpurgis_Night https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_Day https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%27Obby_%27Oss_festival https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane https://www.rottentomatoes.com/browse/movies_coming_soon/genres:horror https://www.harpercollins.com/products/mansion-beach-meg-mitchell-moore?variant=43110378438690 https://www.harpercollins.com/products/murder-takes-a-vacation-laura-lippman?variant=43146941235234 -------------------------------------------- This podcast is researched, recorded, and edited by Dasha. Music for this episode is by: Vladimir Takinov Ghost Surf Rock by Loyalty Freak Music Please note that this episode includes clips of film audio used solely for commentary and satire purposes. We do not own the rights to the audio, and its use is intended for entertainment and educational purposes.