The insane origins of Halloween traditions

Video Chapters: 00:00 Start 00:21 Etymology of "Halloween" 00:49 Halloween's Roots = Samhain? 03:37 The Master Scholar 05:02 Halloween's Roots = Christianity? @ The Vatican 07:03 How did Halloween rituals start? 08:34 The Protestant Halloween smackdown 09:33 Changing the rituals 10:01 How did costumes and trick-or-treating start? 11:45 The origins of jack-o'-lanterns 13:13 Halloween is a cash cow 14:52 The real reason Halloween is so loved today Halloween is a celebration beloved by many, but where exactly did it come from? This video dives deep into scholarly texts about the origins of Halloween (and whether the pagan festival of Samhain is the original version of the holiday). It also looks at how costumes, trick-or-treating, pranks, parties, and even jack-o'-lanterns came to be a part of our yearly celebration. Religion, reformations, and even immigration are intertwined in the etymology and history of Halloween; it's one of our most unique holidays. Find me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/arishaintokyo Reference Book Recommendations: (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases) Chicago Manual of Style (Amazon Japan): amzn.to/3Q89c5v Chicago Manual of Style (Amazon USA, International): amzn.to/4d18LU6 The Copywriter's Handbook (Amazon Japan): amzn.to/3JmD6yT The Copywriter's Handbook (Amazon USA, International): amzn.to/3JItIGh McGraw-Hill Education Handbook of English Grammar & Usage (Amazon Japan): amzn.to/3U5iX5h McGraw-Hill Education Handbook of English Grammar & Usage (Amazon USA, International): amzn.to/3U20CWU #halloween #etymology #english #samhain #history

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