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A direct debate over one of the most persistent modern accusations against Halloween.
Episode 22 of The Depths of Halloween. Elias, Mara and the Archivist debate the history, folklore and modern claims behind Is Halloween Satanic?. The production distinguishes documented history from folklore and later reinterpretation where the evidence is uncertain.
Estimated scripted runtime: about 15.4 minutes before performance pacing.
Topics in this episode
- What participation means
- Why the accusation sticks
- Pagan does not mean Satanic
- The cultural holiday
Sources and further reading
- Library of Congress: The Origins of Halloween Traditions
- Library of Congress: Halloween: Topics in Chronicling America
- Smithsonian Magazine: The Celtic Origins of Trick-or-Treating
- Smithsonian Magazine: When Halloween Was All Tricks and No Treats
- HISTORY: How Jack O’Lanterns Originated in Irish Myth
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