Ep. 33 Halloween History & the Winchester Mystery House

Welcome back! In this week's episode Sandra talks about the history of Halloween and more specifically the legend of "Stingy Jack." This legend tells the tale of a man by the name of "Stingy Jack" who tricked the Devil several times. As punishment he is doomed to wander the earth forever with only a burning coal to light his way. The Irish referred to him as "Jack O’Lantern." Today it is simply Jack-O-Lantern.

Later, Danielle talks about Sarah Winchester and her mystery house. There is much speculation surrounding the Winchester Mystery Home and Sarah Winchester herself. Was Sarah a true believer of the spirit world or was she simply a woman who wanted peace and quiet? The untimely death of her daughter and husband led Sarah on a mission to appease the restless spirits who may have lost their lives from Winchester rifles. The ever-expanding home led to more and more questions by the public. Stairways that led to ceiling and doors that opened up to walls were constructed, but the unending construction crew maintained Sarah's lucidity and sanity. 

Sandra's Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/story/why-do-we-carve-pumpkins-at-halloween

https://www.halloweenexpress.com/the-history-behind-pumpkins-and-halloween/

https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins

Danielle's Sources:

www.biography.com/.amp/personality/sarah-winchester

https://www.winchestermysteryhouse.com/a-haunted-history/

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