Roots of Halloween

Was Halloween born from Celtic traditions?

4.7 (20)

36 mins

Explore the deep roots of Halloween traditions, tracing them back to ancient Celtic practices and the festival of Samhain. Discover how witch hunts and the Black Death shaped the symbols of Halloween like witches and cats.

Ep 1:

The Hidden People's Fire

Journey to Halloween's Celtic roots, where sacred bonfires, witch-hunt hysteria, and mystical apple lore reveal the ancient soul behind the holiday's spookiest traditions.

Ep 2:

Witches, Wells, and Welsh Spirits

Explore modern witchcraft's rebirth in Salem, eerie water-divination rituals foretelling love and death, and Wales' haunting Three Spirit Nights of omens and fairies.

Download the App

And Listen to Full Podcast