Why do we carve pumpkins? Where did trick-or-treating come from? And what does bobbing for apples have to do with finding a husband?!

After a couple of weeks away, Kirsten and Mel are BACK! And just in time for Halloween, they're celebrating one year of Skin Deep Stories by digging into the history, folklore, and surprisingly witchy origins of some of our favourite spooky season traditions.

From the Celtic festival of Samhain and the belief that the veil between the living and the dead grows thinner at Halloween to the origins of jack-o'-lanterns, costumes, candles, and offerings, Kirsten and Mel explore how ancient customs have evolved into the Halloween celebrations we know today. They also discover the rather bizarre romantic superstitions behind bobbing for apples and reflect on why so many of these traditions have survived for generations.

Of course, there's plenty of reminiscing along the way. The girls share childhood Halloween memories, their favourite costumes, trick-or-treating adventures, and the uniquely Canadian struggle of trying to look fabulous in a costume while your parents insist you wear a winter coat.

The conversation also takes a more thoughtful turn as they discuss spirituality, connecting with nature, honouring ancestors, and why they're increasingly drawn to traditions that encourage gratitude, intention, and community.

It's a little spooky, a little nostalgic, and VERY witchy. Whether you're a Halloween fanatic or just curious about why we do the weird things we do every October 31st, there's something here for you.

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