Samhain marked the end of the harvest season and the onset of winter, a time of shorter days and longer nights. The Celts believed that on the night of October 31st, the boundary between the living and the spirit world grew thin, allowing the souls of the deceased to return to Earth.
Dec 18, 2024
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Dec 21, 2024 · The custom of wearing costumes may have originated in a Celtic festival held on 31 October to mark the beginning of winter, with costumes worn to ward off evil ...
Dec 15, 2024 · This holiday, celebrated every year on October 31st, is steeped in history and tradition. Its origins trace back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, ...
3 days ago · On the night of October 31 they celebrated Samhain, when it was believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth.
