The History of Halloween virtual talk Oct. 13, 8 pm with Dr James Rietveld

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Join us for a virtual lecture on Halloween's origins with Dr. James Rietveld on Thursday October 13, 8 p.m. via Ipso Facto

THE HISTORY OF HALLOWEEN: A CELTIC, ROMAN, &amp; CHRISTIAN CELEBRATIONWith Halloween on its' way, join us for a virtual lecture with Dr. James Rietveld on the traditions and controversial origins for this holiday on Thursday, October 13, 8 p.m.Pay What You Wish to Attend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/413050995647 Any cursory surf on the internet or even in depth research in some dusty archive will reveal that hardly any one source agrees completely about anything beyond the basics, even the origins of Trick or Treat and carved pumpkins is a source of fierce debate. Hear multiple legends and stories related to Halloween and learn what history has to say about this holiday, everything from the Celtic celebration of Samhain to aspects of various Greek and Roman holidays dedicated to Pomona and the Roman dead (Feralia) from other times of year, and All Saint’s Day. Discover where "Trick or Treat" came from, as well as the customs of bobbing for apples, carving pumpkins, the haunting of spirits, and other traditions. Join us for this journey into the historical basis for Halloween, and come away with a deeper factual understanding to this very unusual day of celebration.Dr. Rietveld is a professor at California State University, Fullerton, CA and Cal Poly, Pomona, CA of History, Anthropology and Religion. His specialties include the History of Christianity in the Early, Medieval and Byzantine periods, New Testament Studies and Greco-Roman religions. He received his PHD from Claremont School of Religion and is the author of two books. He can currently be seen on the History channel series "Crazy Rich Ancients."

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The History of Halloween virtual talk Oct. 13, 8 pm with Dr James Rietveld

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