Small Frights: Halloween Eve
Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag! This week we ponder what to call Halloween Eve, how to stay safe yet spooky this weeke...
30 Okt 202059min
The Green Ribbon
Gather round, it's scary story time! Today I'll read you three bone-chilling tales connected by one grisly historical event. What are your favorite scary stories? Call the All Hallows Hotline at 80...
27 Okt 202029min
Small Frights: In Defense of Trunk-or-Treat
Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag! This week we hear a compelling argument for Trunk-or-Treat, and dive into Halloween fo...
23 Okt 202039min
Trick-or-Treat
Where does the phrase Trick-or-Treat come from and how did this custom get started? In this episode, we take a whirlwind journey from the middle ages to the present day as we learn about the various f...
20 Okt 202012min
Small Frights: The Helpful Ghost
Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag! This week we'll explore why fear can be so thrilling, hear about a ghost who helps wit...
16 Okt 202036min
Victorian Halloween Parties
Victorians worked hard to separate Halloween from its Irish roots, and in doing so, transformed it into an oddly romantic holiday. In this episode, we'll look at the types of parties, pranks, and game...
13 Okt 202016min
Small Frights: Trick-or-Treat Map
Each Friday I share a curated selection of calls from the All Hallows Hotline and letters from the EEEEKmail bag! This week we'll hear Trick-or-Treat memories, a book recommendation from New Orleans, ...
9 Okt 202039min
Halloween Comes To America
In this episode, we discover the roots of Halloween in America and the ways it appeared in the colonies even before Irish immigrants. Listen now to discover how apple peels, egg yolks, and mistletoe f...
6 Okt 202010min
