The Celts celebrated the new year on November 1 and believed that the holiday was the one night of the year that the spirits of deceased loved ones would return—much like the holidays now known as All Saints Day or Day of the Dead. The Celts believed deities would play tricks on humans the night of the festival.
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16 hours ago · 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.
23 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 ...
21 hours ago · I did some research about Halloween and found its roots in an ancient Celtic festival named Samhain, which was held on November 1 in contemporary calendars.
17 hours ago · This holiday marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. In the Middle Ages, Halloween became associated with All Saints' Day, which was ...
21 hours ago · The traditional, Catholic Halloween placed these realities within the context of Christ's victory over sin, death, and the devil.
17 hours ago · They cherish the presence of their ancestors, viewing it as a time of joy and reverence. This heartfelt belief is one they hope will endure for generations, ...
14 hours ago · Tonight is Halloween, the day of the return of dead spirits, witches with broomsticks, black cats, darkness and all things scary. Citizens around the world ...
9 hours ago · Halloween is not as commonly celebrated in Germany as it is in North America, since German's save their crazy costumes for Fasching season.
21 hours ago · Originally, Halloween had pagan roots, but over time, it has evolved into a mainly secular holiday. As Christians, our faith teaches us to. avoid practices that ...