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Exploring Halloween’s Secret Christian History, Our Old Costumes, and Spooky Reads
It’s spooky season yet again! This year, we’re diving into the diverse European roots of Halloween, doing a fashion review of Cullen’s previous Halloween costumes, and deconstructing Hannah’s trauma with Christian haunted houses known as Hell Houses. Grab your cape, cat, and cauldron and join us for a lot of lore and even more reminiscing about Boston.
Research for this episode:
Trick or Treat | A History of Souling, Guising and Trick or Treating – Lady of the Library
The History of Halloween | Samhain – Lady of the Library
Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween by Lisa Morton
Hell Houses: The Christian Alternative to Haunted Houses – Fundie Fridays
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Research & Writing by Cullen Callaghan.
This episode was edited by Hannah Sylvester.
Cover Art by William Callaghan
Intro Music: "The Quest" by Scott Little.
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