In episode 56 of Half True History, Dan Parranormal tells Petrified Pedro Lima and Creepy Chris Crespolteregeist about the history of Halloween, which includes the correct pronunciation of the word “Samhain,” the origins of dressing up in costumes, bobbing for apples, and trick or treating, plus there’s talk of faeries, turnips, and Catholicism. Also there’s a quick appearance from Jared Voorhees, CPA.
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