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The Enigmatic History of Samhain: Ancestral Roots and Modern Celebrations

The Enigmatic History of Samhain: Ancestral Roots and Modern Celebrations

As October winds sweep away the last traces of summer, and leaves change their hue, the air becomes thick with anticipation. This feeling culminates on the last day of October, a date most of the modern world associates with Halloween. However, before the costumes, candies, and jack-o'-lanterns, there was Samhain (pronounced sow-in), an ancient Celtic festival of immense significance. Let's journey back in time to unearth the history and meaning of Samhain.

Karen Steuer