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The Hidden Roots of Halloween: The Influence of the Ancient Celtic Festival Samhain
Dr. Linda Adams, a historian specializing in ancient religions, explains that this adaptation was no accident: “Samhain already contained elements of death rituals and communication with the ...
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Halloween, Samhain and more: Festivals of the dead from around the world
It started as a festival to honour the untimely death of a prince in the 1600s ... Pronounced ‘sow-en’, Samhain is a Gaelic holiday beckoning the ‘darker half’ of the year.
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The Battle of Halloween: Is Samhain losing to Selfishness?
Samhain pronounced “sow-win”, is derived ... critical preparation for the upcoming winter (a season associated with death and hardship). Unlike contemporary Halloween, whose haunted ...
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How To Make A Samhain Altar
Samhain is all about honoring the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. A small skull (you can find beautiful carved ones made ...
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November, a month to remember
SECOND READING Fr Kevin Hegarty reflects on the significance of November in the Celtic and Christian traditions ...