Halloween, which celebrates ghouls and ghosts while illuminating the nation's love-hate relationship with candy corn, is rooted in a pre-Christian, Celtic...
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Halloween can be traced to the ancient festival of Samhain. It was a Celtic holiday celebrated on Nov. 1 where the souls of the dead returned to their homes.
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Many people believe that Halloween originates from an old Druid festival called Samhain. But according to at least one expert, that might not necessarily be...
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Celebrated between October 31 and November 1, Samhain is a pagan harvest festival during which the spirits of the dead are said to walk...
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(Mass Appeal) – Samhain is a season or month beginning around Halloween. The name and history originate with the Celts of Ireland and the...
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Waterford City and County Council and Fáilte Ireland are dead excited to announce the return of Samhain, a celebration of the folklore,...
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Scholars have often noted how these modern-day celebrations of Halloween have origins in Samhain, a festival celebrated by ancient Celtic cultures.
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Grace McGrade, astrologer and witch, shares everything you need to know about the ancient pagan origins of Halloween and her alternative rituals to celebrate...
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All Saints' Day is a Christian holiday that celebrates the honor of all saints, including those not canonized. It is celebrated on November...
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Most people agree that the origins of Halloween reside in the Celtic Festival of Samhain (pronounced Sow-an). This is the festival celebrating the time of...
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