How Pagan is Halloween? 🔥

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Welcome to The Wisdom of Odin! I’m Jacob Toddson, and I created this channel to explore ancient wisdom and spiritual practices from around the world. My journey began with Norse Paganism, and now I travel globally, uncovering knowledge on historical religions, shamanism, plant medicines, and various spiritual paths. Together, we explore how these ancient teachings can inspire and guide us toward a more balanced and meaningful future.

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[uninico]

Jacob you've always made such quality content but lately I feel like you're at a new level, not only is the quality there you've taken a leap as a presenter and video maker. On top of that you've found yourself as an author which I think is a great path for you! I can't wait to read it. Congratulations, and thank you for everything you make for us.

[AJ-iqng]

I love your take on focusing on what we share in this spiritual time vs “ownership”

[pontiuspilot]

Hi Jacob! As an ex-Christian, semi-pagan, and flirting strongly with atheism, I like your take on the Humanistic roots of the season! I'm sure if we were able to look back into our prehistoric, neo-stone age and stone age ancestors we would find the season being marked in similar ways! Indeed the whole idea of the pagan year would be just as familiar to those hunter gatherers! Take care and I wish you all the best as the Year slowly ends!

[AlmaMercer]

Thank you that's a good call and I like that humanism we all do it

[otterlybooked]

We really need to be more open about the fact that a lot of modern customs are a weird mix of both pagan and christian. Just look at so many irish and german traditions. A lot of them are infused with pagan and christian aspects. And that's what I love so much about it.What religion, no matter paganism or christianity, is basically all about is making sense of humanity and existing in this world. And that's what I find so beautiful about it.

[margomaloney]

Good discussion and GREAT scenery in this video! Thanks Jacob! 🍁

[Tehrawrzorz]

I knew today was going to be a good one. Thanks for the video!!

[lisapatterson]

Just received your new book today and cant wait to dive into it, RIGHT AFTER THIS VIDEO

[r.r.f.kalkhoven]

A heartfelt thank you Jacob! Halloween as a Christo-Pagan and ultimately human festival, I love it. And yes, less plastic 🙏🏻💚

[joiedevivre]

I always handcraft things for Halloween - usually several small DIY decor items & one big project that is usually sewn or crocheted. My grandmother usually crocheted or knitted an afghan or sweater in fall colors this time of year, & like many of my Halloween traditions, I carried this one on from her (she was Irish & Scottish - her mom was from Belfast & her dad was the grandson of Scottish immigrants). Last year, I made a huge blanket in Halloween colors. This year, I made 2 "Lost Souls" shawls.

[timelord_tori]

The most beautiful scenery every single video dude I love it!

[gaymary]

Amazing message. Thank you for this truth.

[Dextamartijn]

Thank you for this great explanation. The church adopted pagan tradition. I thank you for this great video the quality is always top notch.

[deeksmusicstop]

Jacob your videos are so good learning paganism is enjoyable because I can relate to the way you explain things greetings from Dundee Scotland

[yellowzora]

I love your last point at the end that challenges us to put a stop to mindless consumption. I've never been a fan of plastic decorations so don't bother buying them, and I find it much more interesting to try and make a costume out of things I already own. But I'm also European and Halloween over here, while becoming americanised, is not pushed as much. I can knit some simple decorations and have them around, string up some dried fallen leaves that I've pressed the year before and have a great time like that.
Intentional consumption should be applied to every part of our lives, and making things together builds community and friendship. Well said.

[leighbeltramemarkon]

I have made almost every halloween costume for myself and my kids since my son's first halloween! (hes 12 now) ❤

[OnizukaAllMighty]

Short answer, historically and culturally, YES

Thank you

[trenchcoatmafioso]

To me, modern Halloween is a secular holiday that can be celebrated by anyone, Christians, pagans, and agnostics/atheists. Vetrnaetr recently passed, which is what true Norse pagans would have celebrated.

[TravelsoftheLair]

Ah, syncretism! The church may have co-opted many pagan festivals, as this supposedly helped people transition from one belief system to another. But so many of the surviving practices associated with these festivals have nothing to do with Christianity. One could come up with a whole degree program based on religious syncretism. Fascinating stuff! :)

[muhammadusmankhan]

Beautiful video about beautiful Halloween. Happy Halloween to Jacob and everybody in the world! 🥨🍁🍂❤❣❤❣