On Halloween and Soul Cakes
Halloween, like other holidays, has its fair share of commercialization and odd customs. But, if you take a closer look, you’ll find deep history, beauty, and tradition, as well.
Join us as we look at the religious history of Halloween, including the origins of Trick-or-Treating, food traditions like soul cakes, and Martin Luther’s decision to nail the 95 theses on Halloween.
Whether you dress up for Halloween every year, or turn off all your lights and hide in the basement during Trick-or-Treating, this episode will inspire you to rethink the holiday and, just maybe, see it as a day for community and remembrance. Listen in.
Download Kendall’s Soul Cakes recipe here.
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After you've listened to the episode, use these discussion questions to reflect further. Consider discussing them around the table with a friend or two.
How did you spend your Halloweens growing up? How do you spend them now?
Who is someone, now passed, that helped shape and form you as a person?
Do you have any traditions for honoring loved ones who have passed?
Along with the Kitchen Meditations podcast, we send out a weekly newsletter called The Weekly Digest. It’s simple, consistent, and a great resource for Sunday reflections. We also include a free PDF download with the week’s prayer, discussion questions, and a unique seasonal recipe created by Kendall Vanderslice. This week’s recipe is Soul Cakes.
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