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b'Ashley kicks off our Halloween-themed triptych by exploring the Ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. For starters, she serves up what we know about Samhain\\u2019s history and traditions and how some of those traditions have been adapted for the modern holiday of Halloween. Then she finishes off this spooky special by taking a closer look at a couple of the supernatural figures associated with Samhain: the pookah and the Dullahan. If you enjoy a slice of the macabre, this is the episode for you!This episode is sponsored by Db Journey https://bit.ly/37cP8YPand Art Legends in History podcast https://www.artlegends.org/To stay on top of all the latest from Pineapple Pizza Podcast, be sure to check out our website at www.pineapplepizzapodcast.com where you will find links to merch, Patreon and a variety of ways to support the show, as well as detailed episode descriptions and regional specials. Help our show grow by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pineapple-pizza-podcast/id1543640038Or on Podchaser at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/pineapple-pizza-podcast-1568165You can also send mail to: Pineapple Pizza PodcastPO Box 341Wyoming, MN 55092Remember, no matter how you slice it, you\\u2019re awesome and we love you.Sources\\u201cSamhain.\\u201d The History Channel. https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/samhainCady Lang. \\u201cWhat is Samhain? What to Know About the Ancient Pagan Festival That Came Before Halloween.\\u201d Time. https://time.com/5434659/halloween-pagan-origins-in-samhain/\\u201cSamhain \\u2013 The Celtic roots of Halloween.\\u201d New Grange. https://www.newgrange.com/samhain.htm\\u201cSamhain.\\u201d Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Samhain\\u201cThe Story of Jack O Lantern.\\u201d Irish Genealogy Toolkit. https://www.irish-genealogy-toolkit.com/jack-o-lantern.html\\u201cP\\xfaca.\\u201d Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P\\xfaca\\u201cHarvey (Play).\\u201d Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_(play)\\u201cThe P\\xfaca (Pookah) in Irish Folklore.\\u201d Your Irish Culture. https://www.yourirish.com/folklore/irish-pookasLeo Casey. \\u201cThe Irish Legend of the Pooka.\\u201d Irish Central. https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/irish-legend-pooka\\u201cDullahan.\\u201d Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dullahan\\u201cHeadless Horseman.\\u201d Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headless_HorsemanConnor. \\u201cThe Dullahan of Celtic Mythology.\\u201d The Irish Place. https://www.theirishplace.com/heritage/the-dullahan/Bridget Haggerty. \\u201cThe Dullahan \\u2013 Ireland\\u2019s Headless Horseman.\\u201d Irish Culture and Customs. https://www.irishcultureandcustoms.com/ACalend/Dullahan.html\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'