It is said the veil between the living and dead grows thin and that spirits freely roam the earth one day each year: Halloween. How did these ancient beliefs develop into modern customs of trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, and wearing costumes? Together we’ll explore the origins of this spooky holiday and the various cultural traditions that weave together into our present-day celebrations of Halloween.

This special event takes place at Reverie Coffee House in Brunswick.

5:30-6:00 pm: Grab a beverage and socialize
6:00-7:00 pm: Sit back and learn about the history of Halloween!

$25 per person via venmo @maya-rook or card when you pay online. Please pay in advance to secure your spot. Your registration includes a drink ticket for one free beverage from a special menu at Reverie Coffee House (drink details coming soon), plus plenty of Halloween candy. Pastries available for purchase.

Space is limited. Please register in advance here.

Special Drink Menu:

Witches’ Brew: Hot chocolate with cardamom and whipped (s)cream

Booberry Bonfire Latte: Blueberry and toasted marshmallow hot latte topped with toffee (available caf or decaf)

Creepy Apple Cider: Apple Cider with caramel and cardamom (hot or iced)

Meet Your Teacher:

Maya Rook is a cultural historian, college educator, and yoga instructor. Not only the creator of Firefly Studio, Maya also holds an MA in American Cultural History and teaches history with Southern New Hampshire University. In her public history talks, she loves to explore a range of popular and obscure historical topics. Participants have described Maya’s approach as welcoming, vibrant, creative, playful, humorous, delightful, informative, and fun. After attending a session with Maya, you will walk away with new knowledge, a deeper connection to yourself and others, and some fresh perspective in how you view the world around you.