Hallowe'en is coming up. From Modern History TV
Jason Kingsley, CBE, the modern knight looks at how peasants in medieval times celebrated Halloween and what did it mean to them? Forget plastic pumpkins and modern trick-or-treating this is how Halloween might have looked in the Middle Ages. From All Hallows’ Eve traditions and bonfires to soul cakes, mumming, and superstition, we explore the real medieval origins of this spooky festival. In this video, we’ll uncover: ⚔️ How medieval people celebrated All Hallows’ Eve and All Souls’ Day 🔥 The meaning behind bonfires and lanterns long before pumpkins 🍞 The forgotten custom of giving out “soul cakes” 👻 Medieval beliefs about ghosts, spirits, and the afterlife 🕯️ How fear, faith, and folklore shaped Halloween as we know it today This isn’t your average Halloween history lesson, it’s dark, authentic, and grounded in real medieval life. Perfect for history lovers, world-builders, and Dungeons & Dragons players who want to bring a touch of the Middle Ages into their own spooky tales. 🕰️ Watch until the end for some eerie medieval superstitions that might just make you shiver…
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