In this episode, Dasha dives into Summerween! From it's European origins to its current place in pop culture, we look into what makes this holiday so popular, and what you can do to celebrate.
LINKS
Pinterest Inspiration Boards
Summerween Decor Board: https://www.pinterest.com/spookybutsweetpod/summerween-decor/
Summerween Food Board: https://www.pinterest.com/spookybutsweetpod/summerween-food/
Amazon Wish List
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3ARFRX9HXBQOD/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2
Affiliated Links to Books Mentioned
Mansion Beach: https://amzn.to/3SUAUn4
Murder Takes a Vacation: https://amzn.to/43YGN87
Other Links
Obby Oss Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9WkPwJjzVQ&ab_channel=CornwallLive
Horrorcons 2025 Calendar
https://horrorcons.com/calendar/calendar.php?year=2025
New York Times Beach Reads 2025
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/23/books/review/summer-beach-reads.html
TIMESTAMPS
History of Halfway to Halloween | 1:24
Outdoor Summerween Activities | 13:40
Indoor Summerween Activities | 18:40
Spooky Summer Reads | 28:30
Shopping for Halloween this Summer | 31:20
SOURCES
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walpurgis_Night
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_Day
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%27Obby_%27Oss_festival
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/browse/movies_coming_soon/genres:horror
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/mansion-beach-meg-mitchell-moore?variant=43110378438690
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/murder-takes-a-vacation-laura-lippman?variant=43146941235234
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This podcast is researched, recorded, and edited by Dasha.
Music for this episode is by:
Vladimir Takinov
Ghost Surf Rock by Loyalty Freak Music
Please note that this episode includes clips of film audio used solely for commentary and satire purposes. We do not own the rights to the audio, and its use is intended for entertainment and educational purposes.
