In this episode Alyssa shares the story of Halloween. From a pagan holiday in Ireland, to a crime filled holiday in America, to an adult costume heavy holiday in Japan, it has certainly evolved over the years.
You’ll learn about long forgotten Halloween traditions, like matchmaking, and how a woman in a small town in America introduced a new way to celebrate Halloween that still impacts us today.
Mentions:
Samhain - Ancient Celt holiday
All Saints Day - Introduced by Pope Gregory III
Elizabeth Krebs - Woman in Kansas who started Halloween festivities to stop vandalism
Kawasaki Halloween Parade - Popular costume parade in Japan
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