While today we might associate Halloween with candy and scary movies, its history is much richer and more complex, blending ...
For pagans and Wiccans, the spiritual significance of Halloween goes far beyond costumes and candy. It’s a time to honor both life and death, and to connect with the spirit world in meaningful ways.
Blessed be! As the eve of October 31st draws near, so does the pagan holiday, Samhain (pronounced as “sah-win”). As Samhain approaches, you might notice how the veil between our world and the spirit ...
We celebrate Halloween every year, but do you know the origin story? We’re breaking down the history of Halloween and its ...
“There is much that is mystifying, interesting and beautiful in the beliefs on which the festival of All Hallows was originally based.” That was the opening line of the Washington D.C. Sunday Star ...
From vegetable carving to door-to-door knocking, Halloween owes a debt to its pagan predecessor, Samhain. Halloween is around ...
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The festival of Samhain marked the transition to the new year at the end of the harvest and beginning of the winter. Celtic ...