The Ancestral Roots of Halloween

A Livestream Class with Quimbandaro Lobo Exu Caveira

Sat at 12:15 pm in Spectral

Join Quimbandaro Lobo Exu Caveira as you explore the historical roots of Halloween, encompassing cultures from around the world, such as the Celtic and Germanic tribes, the Día de los Muertos, and more, to shine light on the evolution of this holiday in the United States.

You will explore

• Folk practices such as the Jack O’Lantern, from its origins as traditional turnip carving to the contemporary use of pumpkins in America.

• Examples of Halloween practices, such as the offering of round bread, water, and a white candle at the home’s entrance for the wandering dead.

• Strategies for safeguarding one’s home from malevolent entities.

• An overview of some of the magical traditions of Halloween, such as the Dumb Supper and other rites.

• Quimbandaro Lobo Exu Caveira’s personal traditions and practices within his own household at Halloween.

Delve into the deep connections between the living and the dead, focusing on the thinning of the boundary between these realms at this dark time of the year!