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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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4 days ago · It's a time for honoring ancestors, connecting with the spirit world, and celebrating the power of nature.
5 days ago · ... celebrated (“Puka” means ghost in Gaelic). For more information, visit www ... Discover the Irish ...
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3 days ago · The Vatican Apostolic Library has entered into a significant agreement with the Kingdom of Bahrain, marking a milestone in interfaith and cultural cooperation.
5 days ago · Its roots can be traced back to ancient Celtic festivals, particularly Samhain, which involved rituals to honor the dead and mark the transition from harvest ...
4 days ago · A celebration of all things wicked and scary, it's the only time of year that being a ghost, werewolf or vampire is not only allowed, it's encouraged.
19 hours ago · Why do we celebrate Halloween? Well, it actually started as a Celtic tradition called Sawwin, which was October 31st. In November 1st, it was their New ...
3 days ago · It started with the occultic belief of remembering and praying for the dead, which turned into the All Souls and Saints Days as we know them today. Little did ...
2 days ago · Samhain or Sauin is a Gaelic festival on 1 November marking the end of the harvest season and beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year.
7 days ago · Halloween Day 2023: History and celebrations. Every year, Halloween Day is celebrated on October 31, the evening before All Saints' (or All Hallows') Day.