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The origin of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient pagan festival of Samhain, 2,000 years ago. The Celts believed Samhain was a day in the year when the gap between our world and the spirit world was blurred, making it easier for the spirits of the dead to return.
Oct 29, 2024
Oct 31, 2024 · 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.
Nov 1, 2024 · First, it is a celebration of the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the dark, cold winter. Second, it is a time to remember the dead and to protect ...
Oct 25, 2024 · Halloween traces its origins to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated on October 31, marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter.
Oct 31, 2024 · Its roots can be traced back centuries but modern mayhem helped shape the celebration.
Sep 24, 2024 · In essence, it was night to pray for the dead — and thus Halloween was born. Lisa Morton, author of “Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween,” views the history ...
Oct 31, 2024 · On the night of October 31, the Celts believed the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead blurred, allowing spirits to return to ...
Oct 31, 2024 · Some believe it originates from the Celtic pagan festival of Samhain, meaning “Summer's End”, which celebrated the end of harvest season.
Aug 6, 2024 · Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Halloween? In this captivating video, we dive deep into the spooky history behind October 31st!
Oct 31, 2024 · Halloween has roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a celebration that marked the transition between summer and winter.
