Join Dr Angela Puca and Dr Jennifer Uzzell for an illuminating livestream conversation delving into the rich history, folklore, and traditions of Samhain. As specialists in religious studies and Paganism, Dr Puca and Dr Uzzell will explore the origins of Samhain, examining its evolution from ancient Celtic practices to its role within contemporary Pagan celebrations. They will unpack the festival’s themes of death, the ancestral realm, and transformation, highlighting its connections to the cycles of nature and the underworld. With insights grounded in academic research, this discussion will offer a nuanced view of Samhain’s significance and enduring relevance in both historical and modern contexts. Perfect for anyone interested in the depth of Samhain beyond popular celebrations, this livestream promises to shed light on one of the most enigmatic and spiritually resonant festivals of the year.
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Jennifer Uzzell holds a PhD from the Centre for Death and Life Studies at Durham University. Her research is concerned with the nature of modern religious Druidry in Britain, with an emphasis on the ritualisa”on of death. She is also a progressive funeral director based in the Northeast of England and an Educa”onal trainer and consultant. She is the Educa”on and Youth Manager for the Pagan Federa”on and a member of the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids, the Bri”sh Druid Order and the Druid Network. She can be contacted at j.s.uzzell@dunelm.org.uk
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00:00:00 Introduction: Meet Dr Jennifer Uzzell
00:02:58 Mini-Lecture on Samhain/Halloween
00:11:52 Dr Uzzell’s reaction to the Samhain Lecture
00:14:51 Gerald Gardner’s Contribution to the Modern View and Liminality
00:16:06 The Influence of Christianity on the Festival
00:19:01 Samhain Changed through Processes of Syncretisation
00:23:21 The History of Samhain
00:26:21 Folk Tales of Encounters with Spirits at Samhain
00:29:30 Borrowing vs Syncretism
00:34:40 Samhain in Reference to the Other Pagan Festivals
00:36:05 Similar British Celebrations – Morris Dancing
00:37:19 The Mari Lwyd at Samhain
00:41:12 Ancient does not always mean Authentic
00:49:49 Paganism fitting to the Modern Zeitgeist
00:52:47 The Samhain Tradition of The Dumb Supper
00:55:50 What Samhain Teaches about Death
01:00:07 Italian Customs Around Death and the Dead
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Published on October 31, 2024
