Halloween has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated on the evening of October 31. The Celts believed that on this night, the boundary between the living and the dead was blurred, allowing spirits to roam the earth. They lit bonfires and wore costumes to ward off these wandering spirits.

With the spread of Christianity, Samhain was gradually incorporated into Christian traditions. The church designated November 1 as All Saints’ Day, or All Hallows’ Day, leading to the evening before becoming All Hallows’ Eve, eventually shortening to Halloween.

In the 19th century, Halloween began to evolve in the United States, influenced by Irish and Scottish immigrants. By the early 20th century, it transformed into a community-centered holiday focused on festive gatherings, games, and trick-or-treating. Today, Halloween is celebrated with costumes, decorations, and various activities, blending its ancient customs with modern fun.

The witch trials, particularly the Salem witch trials of 1692 in colonial Massachusetts, were a series of hearings and prosecutions of people accused of witchcraft. This period was marked by mass hysteria, social tensions, and religious fervor.

Key points include:

1. Background: The trials arose in a context of fear, superstition, and existing tensions in the Puritan community.

2. Accusations: A group of young girls claimed to be possessed and accused several local women of witchcraft. The accused often included outcasts or those who defied social norms.

3. Trials and Executions: The trials used dubious evidence, including spectral evidence (testimony that the spirit of the accused was harming the witnesses). Nineteen people were hanged, and one man was pressed to death.

4. Aftermath: By 1693, the trials had largely ended, leading to public outcry and eventual apologies from the colonial government. The events are now seen as a cautionary tale about the dangers of extremism and scapegoating.

Similar trials occurred in Europe and other parts of colonial America, driven by similar fears and social dynamics.

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Witch Please

1 ounce vodka

1 ounce rum

1 ounce blue curacao

grenadine

1) Fill glass with ice

2) Add vodka, rum, and blue curacao

3)Top with lemonade or sprite

4) Drizzle grenadine over top

Citations:

Baer, Thomas. "The Witch Trial of Margaret Matson." JenkinsLawLibrary.com, October 31, 2019, https://www.jenkinslaw.org/blog/2019/10/31/witch-trial-margaret-matson. Accessed on August 13, 2024.

BBC. "Matthew Hopkins and the witch hunts of 1645-1647." BBCBitesize.com, n.d, https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z3jb3j6/revision/6, Accessed on September 26, 2024.

Bjorkgren, David. "Before Salem, There Was a Witch Trial for a Delaware County Woman." DELCOtoday.com, October 30, 2021,https://delco.today/2024/09/margaret-mattson-delco-witch-trial/#:~:text=Nine%20years%20before%20the%20infamous%20Salem%20Witch%20Trials,for%20WHYY.%20It%20was%20Pennsylvania%E2%80%99s%20only%20witch%20trial. Accessed August 13, 2024.

The Amityville murders refer to the tragic events that took place on November 13, 1974, when Ronald DeFeo Jr. murdered six members of his family in their home at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York. DeFeo was convicted of second-degree murder and claimed that he was driven to kill by voices in his head.

The case gained widespread notoriety, not only due to the shocking nature of the murders but also because of the subsequent haunting claims made by the Lutz family, who moved into the house a year later. Their experiences were later adapted into books and films, leading to the Amityville Horror phenomenon, which has influenced horror culture significantly. The house itself has become a site of intrigue and speculation surrounding paranormal activity.

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Embalming Fluid Cocktail

1 oz Sour apple pucker

1/2 oz Blue Curacao

1/2 oz Rum

5 oz Pineapple juice

1 splash Sprite

Fill the glasses full of ice.

Set the glasses to the side.

In a cocktail shaker add your liquors and pineapple juice.

Pour your mix into your glass.

Top off with Sprite.

Serve & enjoy.

Citations

A&E Television Networks. (n.d.). The Amityville murders | November 13, 1974. History.com. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/amityville-horror-true-story-defeo-family-murders

Wikimedia Foundation. (2024, August 28). Ronald Defeo Jr.. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_DeFeo_Jr.

Skinwalkers are figures from Navajo folklore, often described as witches or shape-shifters capable of transforming into animals. Traditionally, they are believed to be malevolent beings who can assume the guise of various creatures, including wolves, coyotes, and bears, to deceive and harm others. The concept is steeped in cultural significance and often reflects deeper themes of morality and the consequences of abusing one’s powers.

Legends surrounding skinwalkers often involve encounters with the supernatural, invoking fear and respect in those who hear their stories. If you’re interested in exploring specific tales or aspects of skinwalker lore, let me know!

Killer Koolaid

1/2 ounce vodka

1/2 ounce melon liquor

1/2 ounce amaretto

4 ounce cranberry juice

Pour all ingredients over ice and enjoy!

Citations

Curse of Skinwalker Ranch. Sky HISTORY TV channel. (n.d.). https://www.history.co.uk/shows/curse-of-skinwalker-ranch

Hampton, C. M. (1986, July 1). “Some kind of power”: Navajo Children’s Skinwalker Narratives. OUP Academic. https://academic.oup.com/whq/article-abstract/17/3/366/1943415

Skinwalkers, wendigos, and the witchery way. Skinwalkers, Wendigos, and the Witchery Way | Denver Public Library Special Collections and Archives. (2013, October 27). https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/skinwalkers-wendigos-and-witchery-way#:~:text=Western%20Indian%20tribes%20also%20believed,to%20hide%20in%20plain%20sight.

Jensen, S. & (2024, March 24). Sightings and reports of Skinwalkers in Utah throughout the years. KSL.com. https://www.ksl.com/article/50955342/sightings-and-reports-of-skinwalkers-in-utah-throughout-the-years

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Who has heard of Bloody Mary. Do you know the mystery behind it? Did you know she was a real person? Have you ever played Bloody Mary? Tell us about it. While we are talking about spooky things has anybody ever used a Ouija board. We will be discussing the history behind it, and whether it can actually summon spirits or demons.

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Raven Cocktail

1 ounce vodka

1 ounce rum

1 ounce blue curacao

1 ounce raspberry liqueur

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Then pour over ice in a glass and garnish with maraschino cherries or raspberries.

Citations:

Howard, K., Koroski, J. "The True Story of Bloody Mary, The Woman Behind the Mirror." AllThatsInteresting.com, March 12, 2024, https://allthatsinteresting.com/bloody-mary. Access August 13, 2024.

McRobbie, L. "The Strange and Mysterious History of the Ouija Board." Smithsonianmag.com, October 27, 2013, https://smithsonianmag.com/history/the-strange-and-mysterious-history-of-the-ouija-board-5860627/. Accessed August 13, 2024.

Solly, M. "The Myth of 'Bloody Mary': Mary I, England's First Tudor Queen." Smithsonianmag.com, n.d, https://smithsonianmag.com/history/myth-bloody-mary-englands-first-queen-180974221/. Accessed August 13, 2024.

This episode is going to cover 2 different cases. Taylor Owen’s was a good kid just living her life and chose the wrong boyfriend. This led to her losing her life. David Eccelston also made the wrong choice in a partner and he paid for it with his life. Angry lovers make poor choices and people lose their lives.

Brown, Jeff. "BREAKING: Tony Mozick sentenced to 15 years in Owens killing." DelawareOnline.com, May 29, 2014.

Cassavaugh, Daniel J. "Looking back 20 years to the Murder of David S. Eccleston." CNYNews.com, October 19, 2012.

Flanagan, James. S. "Letter to the Editor: Remembering David Scott Eccleston." TheEveningSun.com, October 19, 2012.

Olson, Marie-Louise. "Man, 21, 'kills his girlfriend' two days have his sister was jailed for her role in their father's murder nine months prior." TheDailyMail.com, September 9, 2013.

Stamm, Dan & Chang, David. "Man Kills Teenage Girlfriend, Burns her Body: Police." September 9, 2013.

The Associated Press. "A Sentence of Therapy in a Slaying." TheNewYorkTimes.com, December 5, 1993.

Cocktail Recipe:

Jealous Cherry Cocktail

1 ounce melon schnapps

1.5 ounce ginger beer

Ice

2 ounces blue curacao

1 ounce spiced rum

Mix in a shaker and pour over more ice and garnish with 2 maraschino cherries

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This is a devasting case the involved the murder of a mother Jennifer Hawke-Petit and her 2 daughters Hayley Patit and Michaela Petit; it was also a case the terrified a small and close community

Moscow Mule

2 ounces vodka

1/2 ounce lime juice

6 ounces ginger beer

Add a splash of any juice for flavor (we chose cranberry)

Pour all over ice. Enjoy!

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Citations

ABC News Network. (n.d.). ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/US/petit-murder-trial-steven-hayes-diary-joshua-komisarjevsky/story?id=11916557

Blanco, J. I. (n.d.). Steven Hayes: Murderpedia, the Encyclopedia of Murderers. Steven Hayes | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers. https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/hayes-steven.htm

Cesaric, C. (2024, May 20). An hours-long home invasion, a triple murder, and a father who survived: Inside the Petit family murders. Peoplemag. https://people.com/cheshire-home-invasion-murders-petit-family-inside-case-8649003

NBC Connecticut. (2021, April 13). Court rejects Komisarjevsky appeal in Cheshire Home Invasion Murders. NBC Connecticut. https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/court-rejects-komisarjevsky-appeal-in-cheshire-home-invasion-murders/2465758/

The cheshire murders: Watch the movie on HBO. HBO. (n.d.). https://www.hbo.com/movies/the-cheshire-murders

Let's talk about some spooky cryptids! Mothman is a cryptid that loves to hang out in West Virginia, and locals aren't sure if he is the cause of bad things or if he is more prevalent when a disaster is going to occur. What do you think? Is Mothman a good guy that just shows up at the worst possible times or is he trying to warn people of the disaster coming? Or is he more sinister and causing these disasters? The Wendigo is truly one of the most famous creatures in Native American folklore. He is said to be an insatiable evil spirit. Do you believe? Tell us if you have had any experiences with these cryptids.

Mothman Cocktail

1.5 oz vodka infused with cherries

1 oz simple syrup

1/2 oz lemon juice

1/2 oz tequila

cherries for garnish

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Pour over ice. Garnish with cherries.

References

Anglis, Jaclyn. "The True Story Behind the Legendary Mothman Said to Terrorize West Virginia." AllThatsInteresting.com, October 2, 2021, https://allthatsinteresting.com/mothman. Accessed August 5, 2024.

Anglis, Jaclyn. "What is the Wendigo? Meet the Cannibalistic Cryptid of your Nightmares." Allthatsinterseting.com, July 31, 2022, https://allthatsinteresting.com/wendigo. Accessed August 5, 2024.

Harvey, Austin. "A Definitive List of History's Creepiest Cryptids - and Where they Allegedly Live." Allthatsinteresting.com, September 10, 2023, https://allthatsinteresting.com/cryptids. Accessed August 5, 2024.

Prof, Geller. "Mothman." Mythology.net, July 8, 2018, https://mythology.net/mythical-creatures/mothman/ Accessed August 5, 2024.

Prof, Geller. "Wendigo." Mythology.net, July 8, 2018, https://mythology.net/monsters/wendigo/. Accessed August 5, 2024.

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