Happy Almost Halloween! It’s a favorite holiday for Spook!, so naturally, it’s time to dig into the origins of everyone’s favorite spooky day! From an ancient Celtic feast to a modern commercial day of candy and tricks, Joe and Nicole do their best to go over where this special day originated. Along the way they discuss favorite costumes, Stingy Jack, and some antiquated matchmaking practices.
Warning:
Episode mentions death, animal sacrifice, poisoning, and murder.
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Sources:
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