Samhain was the pivotal point of the Celtic Pagan new year, a time of rebirth – and death. "Pagans had three harvests: Lammas, harvest of the...
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Folklorists created a through line from the Celtic pagan festival of Samhain to Halloween. But the Halloween we know today has more to do...
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Samhain — the Celtic New Year, the Gaelic festival that marks the end of the harvest season. The light half of the year has ended.
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The Winter Arc is a concept that refers to the period between October and January. During these months, many people experience a change in their mindset and...
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As reminders of our choices, the wisdom inherent in our bodies, minds, and hearts, this Sabbat in particular urges us to engage with our past to...
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The Halloween traditions that we celebrate today, in America, originate from the Celtic pagan festival called “Samhain.”
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Halloween is rooted in a pagan holiday called Samhain, which was tied to the fall harvest, according to the Library of Congress.
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Halloween started with the ancient Gaelic festival of Samhain, (pronounced sow-en – meaning end of summer), a Celtic celebration held in Derry, Northern...
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Since Halloween itself originated in paganism, it is not surprising that its customs are related to pagan belief.
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Halloween is considered forbidden because of its historical connections to the Celtic festival of Samhain and its association with spirits, witchcraft, and...
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