• The Haunted History of Halloween

  Filed under Celtic culture
  Nov 6

  

  Hosted by harry smith this is an enchanting look at the 3000 year history of one of our most popular holidays. Studio: A&e Home Video Release Date: 04/26/2005

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3 Responses to “The Haunted History of Halloween”

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   Ruth said on November 6th, 2009 at 7:11 am

   Like Christmas Unwrapped, this A&E special, which pops up every year around Halloween, is hosted by Harry Smith. It tells the history of Christmas dating from the time of the Druidic festival of Samhain right up to the 20th century. Along the way noted scholars and authors are interviewed as the roots of Halloween are traced over the centuries. Clips from horror films such as Halloween are included. Also discussed is Mexico’s Day of the Dead holiday and various cities are visited to explore their Halloween traditions and festivities. It’s a bit of a fluffy pieces but it’s all good fun and I still enjoy watching it each Halloween season.

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   Uriel said on November 6th, 2009 at 8:02 am

   The History Channel has always put out some great programs and i think this one was truly the most interesting and informative out of them all on holidays in the USA. Even though, they dont show this very often on History Channel (or any other “Haunted History”), its very rare that you will see it, maybe every now and then, but, not all the time as most reviewers would suggest..just so you know. I would buy this, not just for the information of the History, but, for the rare viewing that it gets. Highly Recommended!

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   Baeddan said on November 6th, 2009 at 9:52 am
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   This is an interesting and informative documentary that gets you in the spirit of Halloween. A ‘must have’ for those that love this holiday!!!!

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