Sep 25, 2016
It's officially Fall and host Eric Dwinnells has gone pumpkin
crazy! Tonight we'll discuss the origins of carving pumpkins and
putting candles in them. We'll learn al about the legend of the
wicked Jack O'Lantern and his deals with the devil. We'll also
learn a little about the Celtic holiday of Samhain and what role
carved turnips played in those celebrations. You'll also learn how
the tradition of making Jack-o-lanterns came to the Americas and
why the Christian Right has a huge problem with them. Other topics
include pumpkin beer, pumpkin pie, roasted pumpkin seeds, pumpkin
scented candles and Eric's deep thoughts on real -vs- fake
pumpkins!
There is a bit of audio on this episode from a video I discovered
via this website. You should go check it out. Tons
of groovy stuff.
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