Samhain was one of four Gaelic seasonal festivals: Samhain (~1 November), Imbolc (~1 February), Bealtaine (~1 May), and Lughnasa (~1 August). Of these, Samhain and Bealtaine, marking the transitions into winter and summer respectively, …

Apr 6, 2018 · Samhain (a Gaelic word pronounced “sow-win”) is a pagan religious festival originating from an ancient Celtic spiritual tradition. It is usually celebrated from October 31 to November 1 to...

Samhain, in ancient Celtic religion, one of the most important and sinister calendar festivals of the year. At Samhain, held on November 1, the world of the gods was believed to be made visible to humankind, and the gods played many tricks on their mortal worshippers; it was a time fraught with danger, charged with fear, and full of ...

Sep 24, 2024 · Samhain is one of eight important neo-pagan holidays, especially for Wiccans and witches. If you are a High Priest or Priestess, organize a gathering for your coven so you can celebrate the holiday and perform a Samhain ritual.

Sep 28, 2020 · Samhain (pronounced “SOW-in” or “SAH-win”), was a festival celebrated by the ancient Celts halfway between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice. It began at dusk around October 31st and likely lasted three days.

Samhain is a time to remember those who have passed on, celebrate the Summers end and prepare for Winter months ahead. This page includes helpful information, rituals, activities, and recipes to help you celebrate the Sabbat.

Oct 3, 2023 · Halloween has deep roots in Samhain, which is why we associate Halloween with bonfires. This iconic symbol began as a beacon for spirits and was believed to provide protection and purification and act as a guiding light for the recently deceased.

Aug 15, 2022 · Samhain (“summer’s end”) marked the conclusion of one pastoral year and the commencement of the next. As an ancient Celt, you would have been keenly aware that the days were noticeably shorter during the Samhain season, as if the sun itself were in retreat.

Apr 23, 2025 · Samhain, pronounced “sow-in,” is a significant festival in Celtic culture that marks the transition from the harvest season to the onset of winter. Celebrated on the night of October 31st, it is a time when the veil between the living and the dead is believed to be thinnest, allowing spirits to roam freely among the living.

Sep 12, 2023 · Samhain typically takes place from October 31st to November 1st and involves various rituals and traditions, such as ancestor veneration, divination, bonfires, costume dressing, feasting, and releasing and renewing rituals.