Episode 12: The Origins of Halloween

When witches go riding
And black cats are seen
The moon laughs and whispers
’Tis near Halloween
If human beings had genuine courage, they’d wear their costumes every day of the year, not just on Halloween
— Doug Coupland

In this episode we wanted to examine some of the history of Halloween, which traces some origins back to the United Kingdom. We offer a number of facts about the history and tradition of Halloween while also speaking of our personal experiences and thoughts.