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It is believed that Samhain and All Saints'/All Souls' influenced each other and the modern Halloween. Most American Halloween traditions were inherited from Irish and Scottish immigrants. Folklorists have used the name 'Samhain' to refer to Gaelic 'Halloween' customs until the 19th century.
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6 days ago · Ireland isn't just about Saint Patrick's Day, it's also the birthplace of Halloween, or Samhain ...
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1 day ago · The festival of Samhain became the seed from which the modern celebration of Halloween would grow, but not without some fascinating twists and turns first!
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6 days ago · Halloween is derived from Samhain, a festival where ancient Celts believed that the spirits of the dead could return to earth, leading to customs like lighting ...
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4 days ago · Ever wonder how witches became a symbol for Halloween? We're breaking down the history of the witch and her familiars. Read on for the history of witches ...
5 days ago · Fr Robert Christo explores the origins of Halloween, or All Hallows' Eve- the eve of All Saints' Day, a significant Catholic solemnity. Its origins are...
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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 ...
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7 days ago · Halloween actually originated in Europe. In Ireland since around 2000 years ago the Celtic people celebrated the summer's end on the thirty-first of October.
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3 days ago · Halloween had its origins in the festival of Samhain among the Celts of ancient Britain and Ireland. On the day corresponding to November 1 on contemporary ...
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5 days ago · ... origins of Halloween and its significance in Celtic culture. From Samhain to modern ...
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