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 episodeSamhain → All Hallows’ → Halloween: how the celebration evolvedSouling & guising: the path to modern trick-or-treatTurnip to pumpkin: the strange journey of the jack-o’-lanternBonfires & bats: practical reasons that became spooky symbolsApple games, bobbing & fortune-telling: the harvest rituals that lingerMischief Night, witches, black cats: what’s legend vs. what’s realPlus fresh spooky newsErin Patterson: the latest Death Cap mushroom sentencing updateUFO festival stunt to “make contact” (and why these events keep booming)A massive sinkhole that swallowed part of a neighborhoodA dangerous squirell attacking innocent peopleNew 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: @WeeklySpookyFacebook: facebook.com/WeeklySpookyEmail: 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