History of Halloween UK & Ireland

Discover the fascinating history of Halloween, tracing its roots from
ancient Celtic traditions and the Pagan festival of Samhain through to
its Christian adaptations in All Saints' and All Souls' Days in the UK
and Ireland. This comprehensive discussion also delves into the
Americanisation of Halloween, its cultural significance, and its
modern-day controversies. Uncover how the holiday has evolved over the
centuries, influenced by religious debates, folklore, and regional
customs. Perfect for students of history, religious studies, folklore,
and anyone interested in the cultural evolution of Halloween in the
British Isles. Keywords: Halloween History, UK, Ireland, Samhain, All
Saints' Day, All Souls' Day, Americanisation, Cultural Significance,
Religious Debates, Folklore.

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REFERENCE 📚
Hutton, R. 2001. The Stations of the Sun: A History of the Ritual Year
in Britain. Oxford University Press. https://amzn.to/47aY5yN

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00:00 Introduction: The History of Samhain / Halloween
02:19 Ronald Hutton’s book "The Stations of the Sun"
02:35 Halloween in Britain in the Middle Ages into early modern times
04:07 New customs develop after repression by Protesantism – Soul Cakes
07:48 Mummers and antropos plays
08:41 All Souls Day versus Armistice Day
09:35 Regional variations in remembering the dead
10:48 Divination in Celtic areas of the British Isles
11:54 Pranking that later became Trick or Treat
12:30 The origins of carving Jack o’ Lanterns
13:20 Halloween festivities go to the USA and back to the UK
13:59 1980s American Christians object to Halloween
15:22 Mental health benefits from dealing with death
16:43 Happy Halloween
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