The Origins of Halloween

Discover Halloween's ancient roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated over two thousand years ago when the boundary between worlds grew thin. Journey through sacred bonfire rituals where Druids made prophecies and communities wore animal skins to confuse wandering spirits. Learn how Roman festivals like Feralia blended with Celtic traditions, and how Christianity transformed Samhain into All Hallows' Eve. Follow Halloween's journey to America with Irish immigrants, where carved turnips became pumpkins and souling evolved into trick-or-treating. Host Lila Walker reveals how this ancient festival of death and darkness became today's beloved celebration of community and imagination. https://amzn.to/3FCQbWr This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.