The festival marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter remained culturally important. Samhain's central themes of honoring the dead, warding off malevolent spirits, and celebrating with food and fire continued, now under the name of Halloween.
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20 hours ago · This holiday marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. In the Middle Ages, Halloween became associated with All Saints' Day, which was ...
20 hours ago · They cherish the presence of their ancestors, viewing it as a time of joy and reverence. This heartfelt belief is one they hope will endure for generations, ...
13 hours ago · Halloween is not as commonly celebrated in Germany as it is in North America, since German's save their crazy costumes for Fasching season.
17 hours ago · Tonight is Halloween, the day of the return of dead spirits, witches with broomsticks, black cats, darkness and all things scary. Citizens around the world ...
22 hours ago · Halloween is never really over. It's just in a silent slumber while the Christmas monster takes over while its power grows. #nightmarenostalgia #silvershamrock ...
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20 hours ago · Today's podcast question says, "I have some acquaintances who believe that Christmas is a pagan holiday and we shouldn't be celebrating it.
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