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The festival marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter remained culturally important. 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.
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5 days ago · ... celebrated (“Puka” means ghost in Gaelic). For more information, visit www ... Discover the Irish ...
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4 days ago · 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.
3 days ago · The Vatican Apostolic Library has entered into a significant agreement with the Kingdom of Bahrain, marking a milestone in interfaith and cultural cooperation.
5 days ago · Its roots can be traced back to ancient Celtic festivals, particularly Samhain, which involved rituals to honor the dead and mark the transition from harvest ...
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 ...
6 days ago · The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a time when the Celts believed the boundary between the living and the ...
5 days ago · Halloween is a contraction of the western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day that starts off the three-day observance of Allhallowtide.
7 days ago · Halloween Day 2023: History and celebrations. Every year, Halloween Day is celebrated on October 31, the evening before All Saints' (or All Hallows') Day.
2 days ago · Samhain or Sauin is a Gaelic festival on 1 November marking the end of the harvest season and beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year.