Festivals of the Dead

Many countries and cultures don't celebrate Halloween, but they do have their own incredible festivals honoring the dead. In this episode, we discover some of those fascinating Halloween-adjacent traditions. It's a fun reminder that no matter where we come from, we all want to remember and honor our ancestors. I’m dying to hear your Halloween memories and questions! What do you love about the season? Need some spooky advice? Call the All Hallows Hotline: 802-532-DEAD or write to [email protected] You may be featured in an upcoming episode! Sources: Obon Traditions in Japanese Culture Pictures of the Obon Festival of the Dead in Japan The Festival of the Spirits of the Dead in Japan Ghost Festival What You Need to Know About Obon 12 Halloween Celebrations From Around the World 5 African Festivals to Celebrate Instead of Halloween Nigeria's Egungun Festival: Color, Culture, & Community Yoruba Religion  Bolaji Campbell on Egungun The Egungun Festival of the Yoruba People Have You Heard of the Hungry Ghost Festival?