Songs about Halloween: where it comes from (Samhain and All Hallows' Eve), the legend of the jack-o'-lantern, trick-or-treating, costumes, the creatures of the night, and a safe and spooky night out.
8 chapters
Chapters
Halloween upbeat folk pop, acoustic guitar, warm group vocals, festive · 3:48 A crisp Canadian Halloween night comes alive through glowing pumpkins, costumed kids braving the chill, and the thrill of trick-or-treating door to door, capturing the spirit and traditions of October 31st.
Samhain: Where It All Began upbeat folk pop, acoustic guitar, warm group vocals, festive · 3:58 Explore the ancient Celtic roots of Samhain, discovering how this harvest-season celebration marked the end of summer and the thinning veil between worlds, long before it evolved into modern Halloween.
All Hallows' Eve upbeat folk pop, acoustic guitar, warm group vocals, festive · 3:58 Trace the word Halloween back to its roots as "Hallows' Even," the sacred evening before All Saints' Day, and discover how a holiday built on candy and costumes actually began as a quiet nod to saints and holiness.
The Legend of Stingy Jack upbeat folk pop, acoustic guitar, warm group vocals, festive · 3:47 Discover the eerie Irish folktale behind the jack-o'-lantern, following cunning Stingy Jack as his tricks against the Devil doom him to wander the earth with only a burning coal to light his way.
Guising, Souling and Trick-or-Treat upbeat folk pop, acoustic guitar, warm group vocals, festive · 3:41 Trace the eerie evolution of Halloween's door-to-door tradition, from medieval souling and soul cakes to Scottish guising with turnip lanterns, and discover how these customs crossed the Atlantic to become the trick-or-treating ritual celebrated today.
Masks and Costumes upbeat folk pop, acoustic guitar, warm group vocals, festive · 3:40 Trace the eerie origins of Halloween disguises, from ancient villagers smudging their faces to ward off wandering spirits to the costumed tradition we know today — a journey through folklore where getting dressed up was once a matter of survival, not celebration.
Creatures of the Night upbeat folk pop, acoustic guitar, warm group vocals, festive · 3:32 Discover how Celtic Samhain bonfires 25 centuries ago unintentionally birthed one of Halloween's most iconic symbols, as swarming insects drew hungry bats into the firelight—and into folklore forever.
A Safe and Spooky Night upbeat folk pop, acoustic guitar, warm group vocals, festive · 3:21 A trio of trick-or-treaters gears up for a safe night of candy-collecting, learning why glow sticks, flashlights, and reflective costumes matter most at dusk, the magical hour when day trades places with night.