<p>Welcome, travelers! &nbsp;Tonight, we venture bravely forth on a midnight tour, and search for the heart of All Hallows Eve. This journey opens in Ireland with the lore of the Jack-O-Lantern, then dives deep into the ancient history that laid the bones of the haunted holiday we love to celebrate. &nbsp;The mysterious Celtic people, the significance of Samhain, wandering spirits, harvest superstitions, ghostly legends, and tricks to divine the future are all explored. &nbsp;I'll examine how traditions and philosophies evolve over time, and shape our relationship to the spirit world. &nbsp;We'll then leap into the ethereal land of Scotland for a spectral walk through its Halloween history and most macabre destinations. &nbsp;This night's revels come to a close with a chilling personal account of a local ghostly legend, at Reder Road in Griffith, Indiana. &nbsp;The interpretation of death through the lens of travel can give us profound insight into cultures worldwide, as well as ourselves.</p> <p>The Enchanted Path: A Travel Podcast is a production of The Adventures of Jessie and The Grumpy Gnome, LLC. &nbsp;Original music, transcripts, research, and production by Jessie Howe. &nbsp;All resources and episode transcripts are available on my website, https://jessieandgrumpygnome.com. &nbsp;Please consider supporting this show by joining our Patreon, for fun travel-inspired content, monthly gift boxes, and early access to episodes!</p> <p><br></p> <p>SHOW NOTES:</p> <p>Our Website: https://jessieandgrumpygnome/the-enchanted-path-home</p> <p>Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessie_and_grumpygnome</p> <p>RESOURCES:</p> <p>https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween</p> <p>https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/celts</p> <p>https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/3552705/scottish-halloween-traditions-from-guising-to-keeping-spirits-away-with-fire/</p> <p>https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins</p> <p>https://www.nts.org.uk/stories/scottish-ghost-stories-witches-murder-and-folklore</p> <p>https://greyfriarskirk.com/visit/kirkyard</p> <p>https://www.visitscotland.com</p> <p>https://www.scotsman.com</p> <p>https://www.indianahauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/reeder-road.html</p> <p>BOOKS:</p> <p><em>The Halloween Tree-- </em>by Ray Bradbury</p> <p><em>The Hidden History of Holidays--</em> by Hannah Harvey, The Great Courses</p> <p><em>The Ghosts of Scotland: A Collection of Ghost Stories Across the Scottish Nation-- </em>by Sean Mcloughlin, Charles River Editors</p> <p>PUB &amp; CAFE MENTIONS (Edinburgh):</p> <p>Banshee Labyrinth (underground cave at 29-35 Niddry Street)</p> <p>Frankenstein Pub (embodies Mary Shelly's novel at 26 George IV Bridge)</p> <p>The White Hart Inn (oldest haunted pub at 32 Grassmarket)</p> <p>The Elephant House (Cafe is temporarily closed) George IV Bridge</p>