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Jo Hedesan

The Origin of Halloween: Samhain, the Celtic Festival of Darkness and Mystical Light

... children over adults during the Halloween season. Perhaps more investigations should be carried out in this aspect, yet what is certain is that Samhain has evolved into Halloween in subtle, but yet powerful ways, maintaining in the process ... Read Read: The Origin of Halloween: Samhain, the Celtic Festival of Darkness and Mystical Light

By: Jo Hedesan | 31/10/2008 | Holidays
Vivienne D'Avalon

The History of Halloween – or – What is Samhain?

... dead and commemorate them. There are several misconceptions and outright lies that are spread by religious fundamentalists about Samhain every year, in an attempt to get Halloween banned. The first is that the holiday is of Druidic origin; ... Read Read: The History of Halloween – or – What is Samhain?

By: Vivienne D'Avalon | 20/10/2008 | Culture
Donna Oxley

What is Halloween & Samhain?

... plane and those on the spiritual and in other realms! Therefore, the doorways to and from these other worlds opened up for a time! When Samhain was approaching, the earth was beginning to draw it's energy within, preparing for sleep ... Read Read: What is Halloween & Samhain?

By: Donna Oxley | 30/09/2007 | Religion

Halloween Worldwide - Which Country Does Celebrate Halloween?

... this holiday; which was called "Samonios". Samonios has been replaced in Gallic countries by Christian celebrations. Samhain was celebrated three days before and three days after November 1st and the origin of there was no carved pumpkin ... Read Read: Halloween Worldwide - Which Country Does Celebrate Halloween?

By: D. Halet | 20/10/2007 | Home & Family

The History of Celtic Halloween

... believed that on the night of October 31st the ghosts of the dead were able to mingle with the living, because at Samhain the souls of those who had died during the year travelled into the otherworld. People gathered to sacrifice animals, ... Read Read: The History of Celtic Halloween

By: Thomas O Donovan | 17/10/2008 | College & University

Origins of Modern Halloween - What Are the Historical Roots of Our Halloween Celebrations?

... the end of the night each would take embers from the fire to light their homes fire grate, they believed that a fire lit from the Samhain bon fire would keep them safe from death throughout the winter period.Roman OccupationWhen the Romans ... Read Read: Origins of Modern Halloween - What Are the Historical Roots of Our Halloween Celebrations?

By: Tony Kitson | 20/10/2009 | History

Creepy Costumes and Ghoulish Tales Make for a Gruesome Halloween

... practice began in North America - and as opposed to frightening off the dead, they are used as decorative items. Although the Samhain festival is an ancient one, the notion of Halloween has been widely adopted by popular culture and is now ... Read Read: Creepy Costumes and Ghoulish Tales Make for a Gruesome Halloween

By: Adam Singleton | 06/10/2009 | Art & Entertainment
Gianni Truvianni

The Story of Halloween

... which made the 31st of October the last day. Tradition had it that on this last day of the year which the Celts referred to as Samhain; the line that separated the living from the dead all but disappeared; making it possible for the souls ... Read Read: The Story of Halloween

By: Gianni Truvianni | 14/10/2008 | Non-Fiction

Dr Sarah-Jayne Gratton

Who Put the Hell Into Halloween?

... of this holiday in a positive way that promote togetherness and emotional rebirth, rather than the death and fear associated with Samhain.  Whilst this is true in the majority of cases, it appears that evil in one form or another is still ... Read Read: Who Put the Hell Into Halloween?

By: Dr Sarah-Jayne Gratton | 10/10/2008 | Philosophy

The Modern Psychology of Halloween

... , ghosts and ghouls roam the streets in search of candy.  No longer just a throw back to the Celtic Festival of Samhain, where the end of the Celtic year was thought to be associated with death, today Halloween means holiday; a time for ... Read Read: The Modern Psychology of Halloween

By: Dr Sarah-Jayne Gratton | 07/10/2008 | Culture

Halloween & Christianity: Candy in Place of Sacrifices - the History of Halloween

... as druids, would perform sacrifices to pagan gods. It was believed that the undead would rise from the grave during Samhain and cause destruction across the countryside. To appease these spirits, the druids would make their way from home ... Read Read: Halloween & Christianity: Candy in Place of Sacrifices - the History of Halloween

By: Mimi Rothschild | 02/05/2007 | Homeschooling

The Origin and History of Halloween: How It All Began!

... in America. However the present Halloween as we see it, is actually the contribution of Irish emigrants, and it has little to do with Samhain! Here are some countries which celebrate Halloween: 1. USA: Of course, Halloween is probably one ... Read Read: The Origin and History of Halloween: How It All Began!

By: David Tropeano | 20/10/2009 | Holidays

The Magic Of Halloween - Part 1

... suit in the twentieth century. It is generally thought that the holiday originated from a Irish holiday known as Samhain, which was celebrated in Ireland and Scotland during harvest time for many many years. The time of year when harvesting ... Read Read: The Magic Of Halloween - Part 1

By: CD Mohatta | 12/11/2009 | News & Society
Shaila D Touchton

Celebrating Halloween is a Christian Thing?

... world and the supernatural were broken. The Celts believed that the dead could walk among the living at this time. During Samhain, the living could visit with the dead, who they believed held secrets of the future. Scholars believe that ... Read Read: Celebrating Halloween is a Christian Thing?

By: Shaila D Touchton | 26/09/2008 | New Age

The Origin of Halloween

... suit in the twentieth century. It is generally thought that the holiday originated from a Irish holiday known as Samhain, which was celebrated in Ireland and Scotland during harvest time for many many years. The time of year when harvesting ... Read Read: The Origin of Halloween

By: CD Mohatta | 09/09/2008 | Holidays

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