The Witching Season | History of Halloween |Vintage Halloween Decor DIY

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @RobinsBuysandDIYs
    @RobinsBuysandDIYs Рік тому +4

    Wow Annie, I loved how you told us all those cool stories about Halloween my fave was the lady with the parties! Love all your ideas especially the soul cookies! Thanks so much for sharing!

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Thank you Robin! You are awesome My friend, thank you for You're kindness and your time. God bless you

  • @KJ-wh8fu
    @KJ-wh8fu Рік тому +7

    You are SO much fun! Perfect, wicked laugh. Thank you for the great stories, too!

  • @debbiemason5267
    @debbiemason5267 Рік тому +5

    Love this story of the history of Halloween! And the crafts are so fun! Love your haunted house! Such a fun video!

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Things! I'm so glad you liked it. I'll meet telling stories about Christmas too

  • @maxinelovescrafts
    @maxinelovescrafts Рік тому +1

    Annie thanks for crafting and telling us the facts and helping us learn about the true story of Halloween. The crafts are pretty amazing too. ❤❤❤❤. Annie the barrel of apples 🍎 so good. Also the mini candles brilliant. I could go on and on about how smart and talented you are. I wish I had half your creative mind it’s a true gift. ❤❤❤🎃👻💀👻🎃💀🎃💀🎃👻🎃👻👻👻

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Aw thank you so much Maxine! I hope you have a wonderful week

  • @vanessahernandez2472
    @vanessahernandez2472 Рік тому +5

    This is very interesting because it all comes together with “el día de muertos” which is November 2nd. I recently learned a little more about it in how some people start on Oct 28 through Nov 2nd. Every day has a different meaning. Im Hispanic but I didn’t not grow up with this tradition but I think is so fascinating. It all intertwined in the different cultures. The soul cake reminds me of “el pan de muerto”. This will be my first year celebrating “el día de muertos” so I have done and continue to do research. It all makes sense now. Thank yo Igor taking the time to research and telling the story of Halloween.

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Hi Vanessa, I think it's so interesting as well as specifically because once again there was something with the Aztec culture that would venerate and honor their dead ancestors and of course income the Catholic conquistadores and brought with them the celebration of All saints Day and all souls day. That's why Day of the Dead falls on All saints thing. I think they're so many cultures going all the way back to the ancient Egyptians that revered death and honored their ancestors. So I think it's just a natural human occurrence as a show of love and respect for those who have passed away. Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Maybe I'll go live with a little bit of dia that looks muertos. I'm Hispanic as well but the Cubans never celebrated day of the dead but they did celebrate all saints Day. I was raised in New York City in Halloween was a big deal so my family adopted the Halloween traditions

  • @Lesliejcraftycreations
    @Lesliejcraftycreations Рік тому +5

    Annie, oh my! I love when you tell us about Halloween history. You have outdone yourself, once again. Love it. 🎃🧙🧙‍♀️👻Hugs

  • @lorriannamoore5580
    @lorriannamoore5580 Рік тому

    Thank you Annie! This was very educational and I am never to old to learn something new every day!

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому +1

      Oh I'm more than happy to share. I just feel that Halloween has gotten such a bad rap and people just don't know the origins of it. Have nothing to do with the modernization of Halloween as we know it now

  • @lillye5301
    @lillye5301 Рік тому

    Can't wait! Love to watch u craft you're so creative so talented my sweet friend God bless you

  • @shabbymeetsbling615
    @shabbymeetsbling615 Рік тому

    What a wonderful video Annie!!! 🧡💛💚TFS you incredible talents as well as you amazing story telling abilities! This video was wildly entertaining my sweet friend!!! Thanks for joining in on the fun!!!🤗

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      A friend you know that if you say let's do it. I'm there I've been so inspired by you and you, Monica and Brandy truly are my favorite crafters on UA-cam. So thank you again for inviting me for this wonderful collaboration. Have a wonderful weekend!

  • @marymattson2122
    @marymattson2122 Рік тому

    Annie, I loved the stories. Live your haunted house, the frame with the vintage kiddos and of course Soul cakes!

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! I really like those little vintage kids. They make everything look so cute and it is so easy to make. Have a great weekend!

  • @destrygraves
    @destrygraves Рік тому

    What a wonderful production. It all worked together to make an educational entertaining experience. Thank you for sharing your talent.

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment

  • @LindaWhitehouse-d4z
    @LindaWhitehouse-d4z 3 місяці тому

    Great story of Halloween! You are a great storyteller! Loved the crafts too!❤️

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  3 місяці тому

      @@LindaWhitehouse-d4z oh thank you so much! It means a lot to me that you enjoyed it and I hope you learned something too

  • @happymailmagic
    @happymailmagic Рік тому

    Another AMAZING Collaberation!!! ~💙🙏💙~

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much - I truly apreciate these ladies for being good friends and great inspirations!!!

  • @KarenDub-qq1dx
    @KarenDub-qq1dx Рік тому +1

    Love Kudo, Luna too, and your cool video

  • @janward6044
    @janward6044 Рік тому

    I loved EVERYTHING about this video! I don't care for raisins either 😋

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      you are so funny - I don't mind them so much alone but in baked ggoods no thank you!

  • @deborahwilson3546
    @deborahwilson3546 Рік тому

    You are quite the story teller. Loved everything!

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! Hope you have a great weekend. Deborah

  • @patboyer6384
    @patboyer6384 Рік тому

    Indie Annie, thank you so much for the wonderful history and crafts ❤

  • @shellycoon7674
    @shellycoon7674 Рік тому

    Oh yes, I did bob for apples, BUT, I was always the first one to go. I liked all your vintage crafts. Thanks for the new recipe. I so enjoyed your story. Thank you.

  • @janetrichardson2644
    @janetrichardson2644 Рік тому

    Loved the stories and the crafts. I’ve always loved Halloween and loved all the stories surrounding the holiday but never heard of the connection with Ancient Rome.

  • @joanwallace1373
    @joanwallace1373 Рік тому

    Thank you for the wonderful history lesson and crafts.....you rock!

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому +1

      Oh thank you so much! I'll hope to do the same for Christmas very soon

  • @maryellenfrost1385
    @maryellenfrost1385 Рік тому

    I so enjoyed watching this!!! I am kicking myself for not buying the house DollarTree had! I loved how you did the house and used the Vintage Halloween Paper Children from Temu. And the sign! Oh my! I love all of the crafts you did. Along with broadening my Halloween knowledge. Halloween is my favorite time of the year with Autumn. Poor Thanksgiving gets almost ignored sandwiched between Halloween and Christmas. Loved this entire Video! Thank you!

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Well if I have time maybe the week before Thanksgiving, I'll do some last minute crafts and talk about the history and tradition of Thanksgiving. Thanks so much!

  • @ladymeropi
    @ladymeropi Рік тому

    What a delightful video you produced. Madame, you are quite the entertainer. Loved your storytelling and those fun and unusual Halloween projects. Your video perked up my spirits this evening and I also learned something new & interesting about a favorite holiday.

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Oh I'm so glad you enjoyed that. Actually, I used to have much bigger productions when I first started out my channel but nobody seemed to be interested in them. I am a professional actress actually but my day job is as a grant writer for a non-profit so I like to wear many, many hats. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. God bless

  • @lizsanabria5541
    @lizsanabria5541 Рік тому

    Great job love the crafts and the recipe but especially love the story telling thank you Annie ❤️🤣💛🧡💛🧡💚❤️

  • @karenlulay
    @karenlulay Рік тому

    I love the stories and Crafts. Please continue Halloween craft ......

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Are Karen I wish I could. But I have to start my projects for Christmas and Alice in wonderland

  • @logannewman7141
    @logannewman7141 Рік тому

    Love the video format!!! The four of you are my absolute favorites! I can hardly wait until the next videos!!!❤

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Oh thank you so much! It means a lot. We love to support each other

  • @jodyatsouthernseasons
    @jodyatsouthernseasons Рік тому

    I really enjoyed your video Annie. It was fun to learn more about the origin of Halloween. One thing that I always wondered about was in the movie Meet Me In St Louis when on Halloween they threw flour in peoples faces. I have never found anything about doing that.

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Well that was around the time that Mrs. Krebs tried to get kids to stop pranking by offering a party instead. But i lvoed that movie too! Thanks so mch forw atching jOdy - this was a lot of fun! i lvoed your shabby chic ideas for Christmas today!!!

  • @leisapullar3312
    @leisapullar3312 Рік тому

    Love the stories Indie while you craft, really enjoy your videos thank you so much 🦇❤🎃

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching! I always appreciate how you take the time to leave me a comment. Thank you

  • @CathyLynnCaldwell
    @CathyLynnCaldwell Рік тому

    What a fun and creative video!!

  • @whatlolawants2167
    @whatlolawants2167 Рік тому

    Don't forget to like and comment ❤

  • @TalesFromAnEmptyNest
    @TalesFromAnEmptyNest Рік тому

    I love the stories!! And I’m with you on the raisins. I like dried cranberries but I can’t stand raisins!😂😂

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Oh my goodness that is so funny! Yeah I don't know why I've never liked raisins. I can eat them by themselves but never when it's cooked in something

  • @PhoebesWorldProductions
    @PhoebesWorldProductions Рік тому

    I really enjoyed this video, and the history of Hallowe'en, is very interesting. Thank you for researching and sharing all that.👻🎃 💀👍
    great projects, too. 👀
    I have bobbed for apples when I was little, I wasn't good at it, but at the time, I thought it was fun. .... I haven't done it for a very long time, though. 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎
    Purrs. 🥰
    🐈🐈‍⬛

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much Phoebe. I think it's important to share how traditions and rituals began because sometimes they're misunderstandings and as you can see, Halloween was never started as any kind of evil event. However, it has changed throughout the years. Thanks all Hollywood mainly I think. Thanks for watching

    • @PhoebesWorldProductions
      @PhoebesWorldProductions Рік тому

      You're welcome.
      Yeah, it's amazing how much changes over the years.

  • @dorisandujar8277
    @dorisandujar8277 Рік тому

    Very interesting video. Some facts I didn't know but alot of where Halloween originated i knew. I was a bible student for many years and so I studied about where various holidays got their origin. Its rather fascinating and the funny thing is people just celebrate things not knowing why. Snyway I love the Halloween house and the vintage children are so cute. I love all the vintage things including clothing. Was a fun time thanks for making it so interesting.

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Well thank you so much! I might do something similar with the traditions that we continue for Christmas and thanksgiving

  • @SandraBuckley-dd4go
    @SandraBuckley-dd4go Рік тому +1

    Good evening Annie can't wait ❤🙏

  • @honeybee1969tc
    @honeybee1969tc Рік тому

    I love your story telling and all of your beautiful crafts

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому +1

      Aw thanks honey bee! I appreciate it. I hope you've been doing well

  • @denisepope8599
    @denisepope8599 Рік тому

    I loved your craft and explanation of Halloween and your baking of the soul cakes/scones.

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Thank you Denise. I hope all is well with you God bless

  • @maryskindacrafty
    @maryskindacrafty Рік тому

    Love the story time! You even drew in my husband!

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Aw that is so cool! Thank you so very much. I've been told to have a storytelling voice, whatever that is, but I guess I should do it more often in my videos. Thanks once again for being so kind

  • @creativemix
    @creativemix Рік тому

    You did a very nice job telling the stories, I enjoyed watching you craft while listening. 😊

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much! I'll try it again for Christmas

  • @itzasunnyday4me
    @itzasunnyday4me Рік тому

    I thoroughly enjoyed your story telling and your crafts! Halloween is such an interesting holiday. Maybe you can do some story telling for each holiday as it comes around.

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому +1

      I'm planning to do the same for Christmas and other holidays exactly. There's so much that we celebrate that we don't even know why we do it and it's rich and traditions, culture and some holidays and traditions are good that we have them on from one generation to the next. But it's also nice to know where it all started. Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to leave me a kind comment. God bless you

  • @KarenDub-qq1dx
    @KarenDub-qq1dx Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your fun video, enjoyed your crafts and all the wonderful Halloween facts

  • @Melinda-h6f
    @Melinda-h6f Рік тому

    How fun! Loved the creepy story telling and all the crafts. Was interested in making the pumpkin man but was unsure of what you were using to make him.

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      I am so sorry. I think moving forward if I do storytelling again I'll start with the description of the items I'm using for the pumpkin man. I simply use the little pumpkin containers that they have at the Dollar tree and they also had in the makeup section. These little coffee cups fake little coffee cups with the facial sponges inside and that's what I used for his body and I use the top of that coffee cup for his hat. I hope that helps and I'm so sorry once again, but I thank you so much for pointing that out. That helps me make a better video next time

  • @michellesuniqueboutique3405

    I so love this video Annie! Loved the story, crafts n recipe. Have a wonderful weekend, take care my friend & happy creating/crafting! Halloween has always been my favorite holiday of the year since I was young!

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Michelle! I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well. God bless!

  • @lonibilyeu6340
    @lonibilyeu6340 Рік тому

    This was fun. Thank you for sharing.

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching and stopping by my channel. Hope you have a wonderful week

  • @blackcoffeeandwildflowers
    @blackcoffeeandwildflowers Рік тому

    This was wonderful! I really enjoyed the story and with help from your 2 beautiful fur babies. I will have to try those soul cakes. 🎃🎃🤗

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      I was so surprised at how good they actually are and especially with tea. I just thought they were fantastic and so easy to make

  • @dansetzer1454
    @dansetzer1454 Рік тому

    Cyd in MD. This was excellent. Love your wicked giggle.

  • @sis9622
    @sis9622 Рік тому

    So awesome

  • @rhondaeversole2975
    @rhondaeversole2975 Рік тому

    Gotta go back and rewatch but I'm sure you will amaze me as always!! TYFS 🥰

  • @beckywashington6988
    @beckywashington6988 Рік тому

    I would love a video with the history of Putz houses!

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому +1

      Oh that is a wonderful I dea - I can look at various Holiday items from the past! Thanks!

  • @cynthiawall7073
    @cynthiawall7073 Рік тому

    Love ❤ love your story telling and of course your crafts are awesome 💖

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Cynthia, I hope you have a wonderful weekend

  • @patriciavavra7375
    @patriciavavra7375 Рік тому

    Fantastic DIYs!

  • @lisagiuliani8167
    @lisagiuliani8167 Рік тому

    I love your videos so much, they're so fun!!! 😊

  • @lorrainejones3600
    @lorrainejones3600 Рік тому

    I love this

  • @debbiebryson7576
    @debbiebryson7576 Рік тому

    I just love all of this! Thank you so much 😊

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for your kind words! Have a beautiful week!

  • @lizsanabria5541
    @lizsanabria5541 Рік тому

    This is going to be a wonderful collaboration ❤

  • @mylittlecoloradocottage
    @mylittlecoloradocottage Рік тому

    Fun video, thank your for the history so informative.

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it just wanted something different this week

  • @BoldandGraceful
    @BoldandGraceful Рік тому

    Thank you so much, I didn't know...great information!!

  • @deb4665
    @deb4665 Рік тому

    I loved your diy's and your story and the recipe.

  • @arwenmoon9815
    @arwenmoon9815 Рік тому

    Wonderful video, absolutely love your channel 💜🌸
    By the way you pronounced Celts perfectly the second time you introduced the name. It’s just like Cat or Canadian or cookie.

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому +1

      Thank you. You know sometimes I forget which way is the right way to say it. I hope you have a wonderful week

    • @arwenmoon9815
      @arwenmoon9815 Рік тому

      @@IndieAnnieJones1 thanks so much, wishing you a lovely week too💖

  • @jackielucchesi6654
    @jackielucchesi6654 Рік тому

    Great video!!!!!!

  • @lorrainejones3600
    @lorrainejones3600 Рік тому +1

    All hallows eve

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      yes!

    • @lorrainejones3600
      @lorrainejones3600 Рік тому

      @@IndieAnnieJones1 it's very easy for people to educate themselves from their couch, bed, bathtub,....yet they don't. I knew about Halloween years ago because I chose to go to the library in the 70's lolol

  • @toniagarcia2885
    @toniagarcia2885 Рік тому

    WOW !!!! Amiga this was a stupendous magnificent amazing video. I super duper loved it. Can you tell me how you made the cappuccino? Do I need a special machine ? Bendiciones my dear friend. 😊

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому +1

      Hi there, so for the cappuccino I do have an espresso machine but that just makes the espresso coffee to do the foam as you saw there. I have this little container I guess little picture and it has the foaming element to it and that's I just heat up the milk in the microwave for like 20 30 seconds and then I create the foam with the little frother and that's it. Thanks so much for watching. I really appreciate you. I hope you're doing well

  • @pamelatheado6484
    @pamelatheado6484 Рік тому

    Ana I love the Halloween facts. Very interesting. The tea light gizmo is so cool. What was that little red and white thing you were running over one of your Halloween creations?

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Thank you so much Pamela! I hope you're doing well. The little red white iron was from HTV rant. They sent it to me and what I do is I put the mod podge on the wood first let it dry a little bit and then I reactivate the glue with heat so that I just put the paper on top and that's it. It's done. I hope you're doing well Pam. I hadn't seen you comment in a bit and I'm sorry I've been so busy but I'm so glad you're here today. God bless you my sweet friend

  • @RavenOakSpiral
    @RavenOakSpiral Рік тому

    Thank you. Watched your collab and new subscriber.

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому +1

      Welcome aboard! I am so glad you're here. Thank you so very much and I'm so glad you enjoyed it. God bless!

  • @RF-nq3vi
    @RF-nq3vi Рік тому +1

    great history lesson - would love to know where you got the photo - and was that an iron you used please? this was at the 13.23 mark - tyvm :)

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому +1

      So the photo or the vintage Halloween paper? I got that from timu. It was a whole set and the little iron that I'm using. I like to dry decoupage I guess. And what I do is I put the decoupage or the mod podge on the material let it just dry for or set for a minute or two. So it's not 22 sticky and then I put the paper on top and use a very low heat iron to stick it in place. That way there's less chance of wrinkles. Thanks for watching

    • @RF-nq3vi
      @RF-nq3vi Рік тому

      ok it was vintage paper - I wasnt sure if it was a photo or fabric - neat thank you
      also that little item was an iron (?) - I have never seen that before - that was really cool - thank you for replying and keep up your great vids : - @@IndieAnnieJones1

  • @whatlolawants2167
    @whatlolawants2167 Рік тому

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @DecemberStar
    @DecemberStar Рік тому

    Great video, love your stuff, but as a Welsh girl born and bread, I can assure you that the celts were not from england, they were the Saxons, the celts lived in Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and gallway in france, the Saxons faught against the celts, any way, love Halloween and thanks so much for your great video! ❤❤❤

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for the clarification, but I understood that the cells were nomadic at times and ended up in different areas of the UK and therefore that's how Samhain moved around as well but thank you so so much. I'm going to look into that more. I always love to learn. Thank you so much for watching as well. Have a wonderful weekend!

    • @DecemberStar
      @DecemberStar Рік тому

      @@IndieAnnieJones1 no worries! It's just what we were taught at school here in Wales, yes they were nomadic but originally came from Wales, Ireland , Scotland and France, and I really enjoyed your story about the Jacko lantern! It was great, I always look forward to your videos and as I love Halloween so much, I've really enjoyed your Halloween videos too, some awsome halloween crafts! You always put to much time love and energy into your work and it shows with the end results! Looking forward to your next video! Lots of crafty love from South Wales U.K. 🤗🧡👻

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому +1

      @@DecemberStar Wow thank you that means a lot to me _ i have been dreaming of visiting the UK someday and especially Wales i hear the countryside is beautiful there. Praying that someday I have an opportunity to go there!! God bless and thanks again!

  • @JackieBurnsCreations
    @JackieBurnsCreations Рік тому

    This was such a terrific video. I love how you explained the concept of Halloween. It makes me crazy when people say they don’t do Halloween because it is evil.
    All your crafts were wonderful. I love Temu also. I found good stuff there.

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Funny! You should mention that when people come and tell you oh I don't celebrate Halloween but I celebrate harvest festival that is literally what samhain actually was! Thanks so much for your kind words Jackie. I hope all is well with you. I can't wait to get started with my Christmas crafts to use the beautiful things you sent me

  • @denisepope8599
    @denisepope8599 Рік тому

    I don’t see the Soul cake recipe in the description box?

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      So sorry i forgot to save it when i uploaded the video it is there now.

  • @melaniewestcott9826
    @melaniewestcott9826 Рік тому

    Difficulty hearing voice over properly which was the interesting bit, music not needed or at least be better more in background and voice in foreground as apposed to what it is with the music louder then the voice, pity

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому

      Oh I am so sorry you had difficulty hearing. I actually had an issue with my microphone. It fell down and I didn't realize that how broken it was and I had no way to re-record so I truly apologize. I'll try to do better for the next one. I hope to do something similar for Christmas. Have a great day

  • @kavikv.d.hexenholtz3474
    @kavikv.d.hexenholtz3474 Рік тому

    Well......not quite.
    As much as I love modern Samhain, the truth is, to say Halloween’s connections to ancient Samhain, or anything “ancient” for that matter, are, at best, extremely tenuous, would be grossly overstating the facts. A direct connection between Halloween and Samhain has never been proven. Least of all with any legitimate satisfactory evidence to back the claim.
    Halloween just does not have the “pagan precedent” so many people seem to desperately want it to.
    What is definitively known about Samhain (that's SAH-wen, BTW) would fit on about a page and a half of paper. What gets passed around the Internet as “history” and “fact” is mostly speculation and utter nonsense. The primary source of what is known comes from the books of the Ulster Cycle. By most historical accounts, Samhain proper was preceded by three days, and followed by three days. In some accounts it’s only a three-day celebration (not a seven day). Samhain seems to have been a time to prepare for winter, to welcome in the dark half of the year, cull the herds and celebrate the final harvest of the year. Two particular activities that these old Gaelic texts seem to suggest were very popular at Samhain were…. horse racing and drinking. That sounds a lot like many European holidays today from October-January. The texts also speak of it as a time to pay tithings, gather taxes, and the holding of a judicial assembly (much like the Manx ‘Tynwald Day’). There is zero evidence that it was a religious observance, that it entailed any ritual, that it was a celebration of the dead, or that it opened the Celtic year.
    Anything else asserted to be associated with Samhain is either pure wishful thinking or absolute nonsense.
    There is zero evidence the Celts ever donned costumes of animal pelts to ward off evil spirits. Costuming for trick-or-treat comes from about 1930's America. The concept of trick-or-treat dates to about then as well. It has no ties to mumming, guising or souling. Historical similarity does not equate to historical sameness. When it comes to Halloween, there is no continued ancient tradition.
    As a sort of aside - given it was the end of harvest and it was a time for people to gather for various assemblies, it stands to reason, they would have celebrated the harvest with feasting (especially since one historically attested activity was drinking in excess). The idea of a Thanksgiving-like holiday combined with celebrating the changing of the seasons is a great analogy!
    You're spot on with the origin of the bonfire. The bones of animals culled for the winter would be burned. An interesting question that unfortunately may never have an answer is were the bones burned as a way of honouring the animal who had given its life so that people could eat and survive the winter, or was it just a convenient way to dispose of the remains of the animal. I'd like to think it was the former, but we'll never know.
    As you may know, Samhain is the name for the entire month of November in the Gaelic languages (Irish, Scottish and Manx) An interesting tidbit is that in Welsh, the name for November is Tachwedd, an old word meaning 'slaughter' - the month when livestock were culled for the upcoming winter.
    Most of what is celebrated today as modern Samhain comes solely from the myths, legends and lore that have surrounded Samhain for well over 1.000 years. horseracing and (presumably) feasting sound great, I'm not sure I'd survive a long judicial assembly, or people standing in long queues to pay their tithes to the local chief :)

    • @IndieAnnieJones1
      @IndieAnnieJones1  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for all this information and exactly as you said there are few connections that are written regarding Samhain and Halloween - but there are some ties to the Celts and especially the Irish that did bring some of the traditions with them in the 1800' migration to the US - but that was more to do with the traditions with Catholicism. As I mentioned the celebration did resemble more like Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve. I didn't mention that they dressed in animal pelts but it is mentioned the use of soot to disguise themselves or just to give the others a good fright now and then. I did say however that he Christians took over the feasting holiday and tacked it on to their feast for the saints and All Souls Day. They did include a ritual of dressing like the saints but that was more of taken from the Roman rites of Parentalia and Lumeria as I understand. Also, I included the story of Mrs. Krebs because she is the one who brought about the way we celebrate Halloween in America today.
      Halloween is now more American than any other culture though other countries are joining in on the fun. My main objective with this was to dispel the rumors of witchcraft or evil associated with Halloween except for those we have instilled into the Holiday ourselves here in the US, thanks in a big way to Hollywood.
      Thank you again do you have a channel I would love to learn more. Thanks for sharing this with me and my viewers as it added to the demystification of the misconceptions around Halloween. Have a great day and Happy Halloween!