Join Emily and Caroline in this episode of Live Laugh Lore as they explore the surprising and often dark histories behind popular nursery rhymes. From 'Pop Goes the Weasel' and 'Rockabye Baby' to 'London Bridge is Falling Down' and 'Ring Around the Rosie,' the co-hosts delve into the cultural and historical roots, revealing tales of poverty, political intrigue, and superstition. As they explore each rhyme, they offer a mix of history, humor, and a bit of personal reflection. Tune in for a blend of folklore and humor!

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Sources:

https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/who-wrote-rock-a-bye-baby#:~:text=Many%20people%20believe%20it's%20just,%5D%20generally%20fall%20at%20last.%22

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock-a-bye_Baby

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20150610-the-dark-side-of-nursery-rhymes

https://owlcation.com/humanities/Meanings-of-Jack-and-Jill

https://americansongwriter.com/behind-meaning-of-nursery-rhyme-london-bridge-is-falling-down-lyrics/

https://writingtoberead.com/2021/06/30/dark-origins-here-we-go-round-the-mulberry-bush/

https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/lyrics/baa-baa-black-sheep-history/

https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/humpty-dumpty-sat-on-a-wall-lyrics-history/

Your hosts, Emily and Caroline, introduce your new favorite spooky podcast, 'Live Laugh Lore,' where you are invited to explore myths, legends, and folklore with a humorous twist. Follow along for eerie and mysterious stories paired with plenty of unhinged commentary!

Join the hosts of Live Laugh Lore as they delve into the origins, traditions, and modern-day celebrations of Halloween, specifically those of their own heritage! Explore the Celtic festival of Samhain, the Viking Álfablót, and their influences on today's festivities. Learn about famous legends, such as Stingy Jack and supernatural entities like the Draugr and Puka. Enjoy personal stories, favorite movies, and hilarious party mishaps, while uncovering the historical and cultural roots of this spooky holiday. Tune in as Caroline and Emily remind us that Halloween is more than just candy and costumes; it’s a time to honor the past and celebrate life!

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Sources:

https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-origins-and-practices-of-holidays-samhain-dia-de-los-muertos-and-all-saints-day/

https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/samhain

https://www.wildernessireland.com/blog/irish-folklore-puca/

https://specifipedia.com/the-legends-of-samhain-part-one/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stingy_Jack

https://matadornetwork.com/read/celebrate-wiccan-samhain-instead-halloween-year/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81lfabl%C3%B3t

https://rickyshalloween.com/halloween-norse-myth/

https://skandibaking.com/history-and-traditions-of-halloween/

Álfblót: The Viking Halloween – Modern Norse Heathen (wordpress.com)

A rundown of Halloween in Norway: How, what, and why? - Norway Today

https://sonsofvikings.com/blogs/history/viking-influences-on-halloween#:~:text=But%20the%20particular%20image%20of,importance%20they%20placed%20on%20it.

Welcome to the first episode of Live Laugh Lore! Join hosts Emily and Caroline as they delve into the mysterious and spooky tales of Bloody Mary and the Headless Horseman. Emily shares her childhood fears and detailed accounts of the Bloody Mary legend, from its origins to the variations of the game that have terrified children for generations. Caroline offers a deep dive into the tale of the Headless Horseman, exploring its American roots in 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' and its more ancient origins in Irish mythology as the Dullahan. Tune in for some spooky storytelling sprinkled with humor, personal anecdotes, and some chilling facts about these legendary figures.

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Sources:

Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Conspiracies & Myths Podcast (The Urban Legend of Bloody Mary)

Horrifying History Podcast (The Origins of Bloody Mary)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Mary_(folklore)

http://www.whatthemicroscopesaw.co.uk/demonic-mirrors-the-troxler-effect/

https://people.howstuffworks.com/bloody-mary-legend.htm

https://terrireid.com/bloody-mary-worth/

American Horror Stories - Season 2 Episode 5 "Bloody Mary"

"Urban Legends: Don't Read Alone" by Virginia Loh-Hagan

https://www.fangoria.com/headless-horseman-the-spirit-of-halloween/

https://www.sparknotes.com/short-stories/the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow/summary/

https://ghostcitytours.com/ghost-stories/irish-ghost-stories/the-dullahan/#:~:text=If%20you%20happen%20to%20stumble,Nothing%20can%20stop%20his%20command