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Learn about the history of Halloween with expert tips and advice on costumes, pumpkin carving, and jack o lanterns in this all hallows eve video.
There are 14 videos in this series:
Halloween has Celtic roots that extend back into history, get expert tips and advice on the history of Halloween in this free video.
Animal spirits are important in the history of Halloween, get expert tips and advice on the Halloween history in this free video.
Druid bonfires were once a part of Halloween, get expert tips and advice on the history of Halloween in this free video.
Has door to door begging and trick or treating always been apart of Halloween? Get expert tips and advice on the history of Halloween in this free video.
Romans are important in the history of Halloween, get expert tips and advice on the Halloween history in this free video.
Christians reformers have their role in Halloween history, get expert tips and advice on the history of Halloween in this free video.
Having spirits for supper on Halloween has roots that extend back into history, get expert tips and advice on the history of Halloween in this free video.
Soul cakes have their role in Halloween history, get expert tips and advice on the history of Halloween in this free video.
Colcannon has its role in Halloween history, get expert tips and advice on the history of Halloween in this free video.
Jack o lanterns have their role in Halloween history, get expert tips and advice on the history of Halloween in this free video.
European immigrants have their role in Halloween history, get expert tips and advice on the history of Halloween in this free video.
English ghost stories have their role in Halloween history, get expert tips and advice on the history of Halloween in this free video.
The day of the dead has its role in Halloween history, get expert tips and advice on the history of Halloween in this free video.
Trick or treating has its role in Halloween history, get expert tips and advice on the history of Halloween in this free video.
Meals prepared for dead relatives. Spirits reincarnated as black cats. Futures determined by stones in a bonfire or thimbles in a dish of cabbage. Many strange traditions have contributed to the rich heritage of Halloween, and in this series of fun and spooky educational videos, our All Hallows Eve expert shares some of the most interesting. Beginning with roots in the Celtic harvest celebration of Samhain, Ginny Lason takes you on a tour though the ages, from Druid bonfires to Roman festivals to Christian attempts to put a damper on pagan fun and frolic.
Learn about soul cakes, colcannon and other foods and feasts that mutated into current Halloween traditions. Ever wondered about the origin of the jack-o-lantern? The story started with a turnip, not a pumpkin, and involves the sad tale of a man named Jack who tricked the devil, but turned out to be a bit too clever for his own good. In addition to history and legend, our expert also discusses contemporary variations of this favorite holiday, such as Snap Apple Night in England and The Day of the Dead in Central and Latin America.
Ginny Larson Ginny Larson has been creating fun, inexpensive crafts for over 30 years. She enjoys making charming pieces from ordinary things. As a busy mother of three and full-time teacher, she is always looking for quick, inexpensive ways to express her creativity.dkdk
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