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It all started more than 2,000 years ago with the Celtic festival called Samhain, which celebrated the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter. People believed this time was when the spirits of the dead could roam freely, so they held special rituals to honor them and to keep any possible trouble away.
Oct 30, 2024
Oct 29, 2024 ˇ Halloween has origins in Samhain, a major annual festival of the ancient Celts, which took place on November 1 and was distinguished by bonfires, feasting, and ...
Oct 22, 2024 ˇ It began centuries ago as a pagan holiday that honored the dead and warned of a netherworld of spirits and ghosts. See more in this special, "The Real Story ...
Oct 13, 2024 ˇ The history of Halloween goes back at least 2,000 years, to the Celtic pagan festival of Samhain (pronounced “sow-un”). Samhain actually means “November” in ...
Oct 31, 2024 ˇ Generally, it is agreed upon that Halloween has its origins in the Celtic festival of Samhain, which marked the end of summer. Typical popular folklore suggests ...
Oct 22, 2024 ˇ In the first episode of Holiday Truths, Kayla Gabbard launches a 4-part series on Halloween's hidden origins, exposing the pagan rituals and dark history ...
Sep 16, 2024 ˇ The origin of Halloween spans back before All Saints Day to the celtic holiday Samhain. Halloween traditions and such as jack-o-lanterns and costumes come ...
Sep 12, 2024 ˇ Halloween's origins can be traced back to ancient Celtic celebrations, particularly the festival of Samhain. Samhain marked the end of the harvest season and ...
Oct 31, 2024 ˇ Halloween began as a the Festival of Samhain about 2,000 years ago. It was created as a way for the Celts to scare away ghosts and spirits. They believed around ...
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