Famous Halloween Legends Perfect for Spooky Season
Kimmy Hammons • Aloreing Podcast Episode • 10/31/2022
Spooky season is upon us, and we all know what that means. The leaves are changing colors, the air is crisp, and the trees are bare. It’s time for people to start getting into their Halloween spirit! What better way to get into the Halloween spirit than diving into what makes this holiday so special?
Halloween is an ancient and wonderful holiday that has been celebrated for centuries. The tradition of dressing in costumes, going from door to door for candy, and even carving pumpkins is steeped in folklore from around the world and seems to grow in popularity as time goes on. Though the origins of Halloween are unknown, there are many folktales and legends that are connected to this spooky Holiday.
Here is a collection of different folklore creatures from around the world that are closely tied to Halloween and is perfect to help you get into the Halloween spirit. Plus, every topic we post here has direct links to our podcast episodes, so you’ll be able to listen and learn all about these spooky legends and lore from around the world
1. Stingy Jack
Stingy Jack was a cruel and evil man in both life and death. The legend of Stingy Jack talks about a man who went out of his way to trick the Devil. At first the Devil admired how evil he was but it wasn’t long till he got sick of Stingy Jack’s malicious nature and constant pranks. This is when the Devil found a punishment most fitting for Jack’s restless soul.
On EP 12 | Don’t Be Stingy Jack, we discuss not only his legend but the origins of jack-o-lanterns and how they weren’t originally pumpkins.
2. Headless Horseman
Headless Horseman is a legend that has been part of English folklore since the Middle ages, but the truth is, no origin for it can be pinned down since there are so many different versions of this blood thirsty ghost from all around the world. From Ireland to German to America this headless rider is known as a symbol of death and doom and finds its way lurking through the forest on his trusty steed during a harvest moon.
On Ep 11 | So No Head??, we discuss the different versions of him found around the world along with how to deal with him if you are unlucky enough to have him becon to you.
This collection of Halloween Inspired Lore is perfect to get anyone into the spooky season mood, so sit back, carve your favorite pumpkin or enjoy a cozy evening with your favorite drink as you listen to these classic legends.
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