Samhain | Paganism

Samhain, pronounced ‘sow-in,’ is a Gaelic celebration of the transition from the harvest season to the darker half of the year. It happens from sunset on October 31st to sunset on November 1st, marking the Celtic New Year and the thinning of the veil between the living and dead. Actually, this ancient celebration serves as the roots of modern Halloween. Cool fact, eh? 

For Wiccans, Samhain is a significant Sabbat, or festival, embodying deep connections to nature and the belief in “Harm None” (a cracking belief, if you ask us). It involves rituals, like dancing, feasting, nature walks, and building altars to honour ancestors. Bread is baked to feed visiting spirits. And families cast circles, share stories and visit cemeteries to pay respects. In its essence, Samhain is a time of reflection, connection, and honouring the cycle of life and death within nature and the human experience. 

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Learn More:  www.history.com/topics/holidays/samhain

Samhain | Paganism

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