Monthly Spooky | Halloween Origins: Samhain, Trick-or-Treat & Jack-O’-Lanterns

Discover the eerie origins of Halloween from Samhain rituals to modern trick-or-treating! Kick off spooky season with Monthly Spooky as we uncover the origins of Halloween —from ancient Samhain rites to the folklore behind trick-or-treat , jack-o’-lanterns (yes, turnips first!), towering bonfires , and why bats became icons of the night. We connect old-world customs to the traditions you love today, separating myth from history so you can sound scary-smart all October. Inside this episode Samhain → All Hallows’ → Halloween: how the celebration evolved Souling & guising : the path to modern trick-or-treat Turnip to pumpkin: the strange journey of the jack-o’-lantern Bonfires & bats: practical reasons that became spooky symbols Apple games, bobbing & fortune-telling: the harvest rituals that linger Mischief Night, witches, black cats: what’s legend vs. what’s real Plus fresh spooky news Erin Patterson : the latest Death Cap mushroom sentencing update UFO festival stunt to “make contact” (and why these events keep booming) A massive sinkhole that swallowed part of a neighborhood A dangerous squirell attacking innocent people New here? This episode stands alone —perfect entry point for fans of Halloween history , folklore , and true-crime-adjacent spooky news.🎧 Hit play, then tell us: Which tradition surprised you most? 🎧 LISTEN NOW and subscribe for spine-tingling horror stories every week! 🎉 Unlock exclusive bonus episodes and support the show on Patreon! 👉 WeeklySpooky.com/Join 📬 Contact Us / Submit Your Horror Story! Twitter: @WeeklySpooky Facebook: facebook.com/WeeklySpooky Email: WeeklySpooky@gmail.com 🎵 Music by Ray Mattis 👉 Check out Ray’s incredible work here ! 👨‍💼 Executive Producers: Rob Fields, Bobbletopia.com 🎥 Produced by: Daniel Wilder 🌐 Explore more terrifying tales at: WeeklySpooky.com