Throughline The Dance of the Dead (2021)
Oct 19, 2023
Discover the origins and transformation of Halloween, from ancient Celtic beliefs in Samhain to the impact of counter-cultural movements and corporate America. Learn about the connection between Halloween and creepy elements like ghosts, demons, and witches. Explore the folklore of Jack O' Lantern and the resistance to British rule in Ireland. Dive into the evolution of Halloween as a holiday for both children and adults. Uncover Elvira's personal journey and the cultural fascination with Halloween.
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The Fairy Stroke
- A woman resting at the hour of the dead encountered a drowned man who warned her of fairies.
- She was drawn into their dance and died of the fairy stroke, highlighting Sowin's supernatural dangers.
Authentic Costumes
- Lisa Morton, a paranormal historian, fondly recalls her childhood Halloweens.
- One year, she and her father crafted authentic cavewoman and hunter costumes from a deer pelt.
Halloween and Fear
- Halloween's history addresses primal fears like death and the unknown.
- Lisa Morton explores these themes through archival research and horror fiction.