Dumb Supper and Honoring the Dead

As Samhain draws near, I invite you into the Spirit Parlour to explore the dumb supper, a silent meal held for the dead. Discover how this old custom began as a love divination ritual in British, Irish, and Appalachian folk tradition before becoming a beloved way to honor the ancestors. Then journey around the world to see how other cultures welcome their dead home, and learn a simple candle and cup ritual you can do tonight at your own table.

Find downloadable instructions for the dumb supper ritual on my Patreon for free!

Special Note: I tried really hard to pronounce the names and terms of things correctly in this episode. Happy to fix anything that needs correcting with love and respect!

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