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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 · To some it's about celebrating and remembering their ancestors and to others it's a solemn occasion of mourning the changing of the seasons.
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.
Oct 28, 2024 · Over the centuries, it has evolved from a spiritual event marking the transition to winter to a festive occasion focused on creativity, community, and fun. READ ...
Sep 24, 2024 · 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. From ...
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.
Oct 31, 2024 · NBC10's Matt DeLucia digs deep into ghostly matters to uncover how Halloween came to the United States. It all started in ancient Ireland.
Oct 31, 2024 · The Celts believed their ancestors would cross over. To avoid being kidnapped by the ghosts of the dead, they dressed up as animals and monsters as they made ...
