10/31/2026
3 Appalachian Halloween Traditions & Beliefs 🎃 | Mountain Folklore
Happy Halloween! 🎃
Today I wanted to share three Appalachian traditions and beliefs associated with Halloween! From mountain folklore to the customs, let's take a little journey into the region's cultural history.
- Sources & Historical Note -
The information in this video is drawn from The Encyclopedia of Appalachia, edited by Rudy Abramson and Jean Haskell and published by the University of Tennessee Press in 2006.
The three traditions and beliefs featured here were selected from this source. Customs and beliefs varied among individuals and local communities throughout Appalachia, so these examples should not be taken as universal Appalachian practices.
I hope you enjoy this little look into Appalachian history and folklore. Have you heard any of these traditions before? Share your thoughts or any Halloween customs you remember from your own family or community in the comments!