episode description
This episode uncovers the deep Celtic origins of Halloween, revealing how the modern celebration stems from the ancient Irish festival of Samhain. Through folklore, archaeology, and living tradition, it explores bonfires, fairies, divination rituals, and the supernatural beliefs that shaped the festival. From Sleepy Hollow to Ireland’s sacred landscapes, the story traces how Samhain’s myths, seasonal symbolism, and Otherworld connections evolved into today’s global Halloween, showing that its roots run far older and wider than commonly believed.
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