15 min

Skeletons: Human Sacrifice It's Always Halloween

    • History

How did skeletons become one of the most popular symbols of Halloween? Today we kick off a multi-week chapter on the history of skeletons and their connection to Halloween.

On this episode, we revisit the Celts and examine the theory that they were the first to decorate with skulls for the holiday. 

Do you have a Halloween query or memory you want to share? Call into the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! Or you can write an eeeekmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com

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Support It's Always Halloween on Patreon 

How did skeletons become one of the most popular symbols of Halloween? Today we kick off a multi-week chapter on the history of skeletons and their connection to Halloween.

On this episode, we revisit the Celts and examine the theory that they were the first to decorate with skulls for the holiday. 

Do you have a Halloween query or memory you want to share? Call into the All Hallows Hotline at (802) 532-Dead! Or you can write an eeeekmail to itsalwayshalloweenpodcast@gmail.com

Follow It's Always Halloween on Instagram

Support It's Always Halloween on Patreon 

15 min

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