The Real Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Halloween Origins

The Halloween season wouldn't be complete without something odd! On this episode we focus on the true story from Sleepy Hollow, NY, and look into why we celebrate Halloween. News in the show is extra spooky today, goes along with the theme! Happy Halloween to all and stay safe this holiday. News articles https://www.npr.org/2022/10/17/1129434696/2-california-bakers-create-a-life-sized-han-solo-out-of-bread https://www.npr.org/2022/10/11/1127904184/2560-pound-pumpkin-sets-new-record https://metro.co.uk/2020/10/31/law-school-shares-weirdest-halloween-laws-from-around-the-world-13511678/ https://www.insider.com/strange-things-happened-on-halloween?amp Sleepy Hollow and Washington Irving sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Irving https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headless_Horseman#In_American_folklore https://www.wgpfoundation.org/historic-markers/headless-horseman/ https://www.bustle.com/articles/41773-is-sleepy-hollow-based-on-a-real-headless-horseman-legend-it-depends-on-how-superstitious-you Halloween Origin Sources: https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/ Facts in the middle: https://www.10best.com/interests/festivals-events/10-fun-facts-you-didnt-know-about-halloween/amp/ Extra odd entry sources from for the Boo's episode: illuminatisymbols.info, Allears.com, travelandleisure.com, disneyfoodblog.com, thecastlerun.com, vacationkids.com, thrillist.com

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