Before Halloween: Samhain, Spirits, and Superstitions (Bonus Episode)

Podcast: Tudors Dynasty & Beyond · RedTop Media / Rebecca Larson

Opublikowano: 2026-10-31

Before costumes, candy, and jack-o'-lanterns, there was Samhain. But how much of what we celebrate today can actually be traced back to this ancient Celtic festival? In this special Halloween episode, I'm joined by folklorist Amy Boucher to explore the fascinating history of Samhain and the centuries of traditions, beliefs, and superstitions that helped shape Halloween as we know it. From the ancient Celtic world to medieval All Hallows' Eve, we discuss the practice of souling, the origins of dressing in costumes, and the ways ordinary people kept their traditions alive despite religious changes during...