Irish Roots of Halloween
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Please join lecturer Elizabeth Hannan Kading of the Dirty Blue Shirts as she delves into the Irish ancestry of one of America’s most popular holidays, Halloween. Liz will explore Halloween’s origins deep within the mysterious harvest rituals of ancient Ireland, the transformation of Halloween from pagan festival to Christian holy day in the Middle Ages, and the mischievous and beguiling Halloween customs carried across the sea by Irish immigrants escaping the Great Hunger in the 19th century. We’ll learn about haunting practices that originated in Ireland but remain essential to our observance of Halloween in the present day, demonstrating the enduring influence of Irish history and culture on our modern celebration of Halloween.
Pawcatuck resident Liz Hannan Kading is a second-generation Irish American with a deep interest in the history, language, and culture of Ireland. She is one of the founding members of the Dirty Blue Shirts, a living history collective whose members present history programming throughout New England and beyond.
Co-sponsored with the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Irish Coastal Club of Westerly.
Pawcatuck resident Liz Hannan Kading is a second-generation Irish American with a deep interest in the history, language, and culture of Ireland. She is one of the founding members of the Dirty Blue Shirts, a living history collective whose members present history programming throughout New England and beyond.
Co-sponsored with the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Irish Coastal Club of Westerly.
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49 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford, CT, United States, Connecticut 06385
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Host or PublisherWaterford Public Library, CT
