Samhain
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Samhain ~Samhain is the start of the Celtic New Year, celebrating the ancestors, as well as the Renewal. There is a playful energy in the air. Love, which can be celebrated anytime, seems particularly magical during Samhain.
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Halloween: From Dark Origin to Compelling Convergence of CustomsWhen you hear the word Halloween what images appear? A night of fantasy filled with parties, costumes and endless treats. Or do you envision bonfires lighting the night skies fueled by writhing, screaming, tortured animal and human sacrifices? -
Scrying for Samhain: How to Make and Use a Scrying GlassThinking about peering into the future this Samhain? Try scrying with your own home-made scrying glass, or black mirror.
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The Traditions of Samhain and Beltane, and the Relationship Between the TwoAn explanation of the lore behind Samhain and Beltane rituals. -
Samhain and Beltane: Pagan Festivals of LightThe traditions and history behind two of the four great Celtic fire festivals. -
Samhain and Beltane: Celebrating the Cross-Quarter DaysA brief exploration of the ancient Celtic fire festivals of Samhain and Beltane and suggestions for celebrating these holy days in your own life. -
Traditions of Samhain-Beltane: Modern and Ancient PracticesA look at Samhain-Beltane, two Sabbats in many Neopagan, Earth-based religions, and my own personal experiences with both. -
Celebrating Samhain: A Mix of the Old and NewWhile many people only celebrate the fun, scary parts, of Halloween, there are still many people who also celebrate the change in the seasons, and even take the time to try to connect with or pay respect to the dead: a holiday called 'Samhain.' -
Welcoming the Dark and the Light with Samhain and BeltaneSamhain represents both summer's end and the start of the Celtic year. This time of endings and beginnings is potent for magick-working. My transformative spellwork one year is something that you can adapt to your life. -
Samhain - the Third Harvest of AutumnSamhain is the third of three fall harvest festivals in the Pagan Wheel of the Year. Despite my use of the typical American pronunciation, (Sam ' Han -) it is actually pronounced "Sow - un," with an "ow" like "ouch" in the ancient Celtic tongue.
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Halloween ,a HistoryFind out why we carve pumpkins,wear costumes and go trick or treating. Learn why this night was called the "wiccan new year" -
Samhain LoreSamhain means "End of Summer" and is the third and final Harvest. It is known as the Wiccan 'New Year' and it is a time when the veil between the living and un-living is the thinnest. -
SamhainA short Halloween story. -
A Brief History of HalloweenHalloween is that fun time of year when we get to dress up in silly or scary costumes, trick-or-treat with our little ones, and have an excuse to eat excessive amounts of candy! But where did Halloween come from, anyway?
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Samhain: New Witches Guide to Celebrating the Witch's New YearSamhain is a pagan tradition dating back to pre-Christian times and is a highly anticipated time of year for witches everywhere. -
Classic Review: Samhain's "November-Coming Fire"A review of Samhain - November-Coming Fire. -
SamhainWhat I think Samhain is all about.
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Samhain and the Pagan Connection to HalloweenHalloween roots are found in the Catholic faith as a vigil for All Saints Day. The Celtic feast of Samhain and the Roman feast of Feralia are connected in some ways to the Catholic tradition of All Hallows' Eve. -
Ways to Celebrate Samhain: A Witch's New YearSome lore on the famous holiday also known as Halloween.
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Satan, Witches, Candy and Other Halloween MisconceptionsA brief history on the origin of the modern day Halloween holiday and traditions. -
Songs and Stories for Halloween and SamhainThese songs and stories are appropriate to the season of Halloween/Samhain/All Soul's Night, set to October 31. Most of these songs are very beautiful but the words are scarey!
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The History of Halloween Also Known as SamhainHere is a look at the origins of Halloween.
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Costumes, Candy, Pumpkins & More: The Truth About Halloween TraditionsSorry Christians, there's no sugar-coated way to say this: Halloween doesn't belong to you.
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History of Halloween or Halloween HistoryHalloween has it's roots from thousands of years ago. It was a mystical time of the dead walking the earth on this night in the forms of ghosts. These ghosts could predict the future. -
Samhain Sites for Kids and FamiliesIt's October and that means many Pagan and Wiccan families will be celebrating Samhain, a celebratory and somber observance of death. -
Samhain and Halloween Surviving in ParallelFor most of us, Halloween is a time for fun and games where hordes of costumed munchkins must be warded off with offerings of candy, but to others, this time of year is special and sacred.
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Samhain, the Halloween of the WitchesAs a Pagan, Samhain has always been a time of mystery and awe; something about it was just intangible. I came to look forward to it for many reasons, but mostly because the aura of the great beyond hung over us in a palpable form.
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Celebrating Samhain - the Original HalloweenWhile most people know Halloween as a time for trick or treating, or dressing up as ghosts and witches, the Pagan community meaningfully celebrate this special eve in its traditional sense, as a festival of Spirit. -
A Timeline and Overview of the Modern Day HalloweenHalloween has come a long way since its roots thousands of years ago during the pagan times.
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Halloween History and RecipesA history of Halloween and some of it's traditions, as well as several fun Halloween recipes. -
Samhain - the Origin of "Halloween"Samhain, the traditional Celtic holiday, literally means "summer's end."
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Movie Review: Evil Breed: The Legend of SamhainPorn stars vs cannibals!
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Halloween Has Its Origins in the Celtic Holiday of SamhainHalloween is largely a modern adaptation of the ancient Celtic holiday of Samhain. For Celts, Samhain marked the beginning of winter and a time of increased spiritual activity... -
What is Halloween?The observance of Halloween with limited understanding by Americans in general and Christians in particular provides a view of how Americans observance holidays overall. Despite, that Halloween has come to bear a significance in America culture. -
The Real HalloweenDiscover which traditions your family follows that our Celtic ansestors may have followed as well, and what they mean.. -
Giving Thanks to Our Ancestors - A Samhain/Halloween Meditation RitualOn the night that the veils between the worlds is the thinnest is a wonderful time to offer gratitude to those who have gone before us. -
Halloween Worldwide - Which Country Does Celebrate Halloween?Samhain is a holiday that celebrates the dark season of the Celtic year. Gallic people also celebrated this holiday; which was called "Samonios". Samonios has been replaced in Gallic countries by Christian celebrations.
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Samhaim: Celebrating the Third Harvest Festival and the Beginning of WinterThe beginning of November marks the festival known as Samhain. Also called All Hallow's Eve, Hallowe'en and the Day of the Dead, Samhain marks the third harvest festival, the end of fall and the beginning of winter, and the New Year of Neo-Pagans.
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What to Watch this Halloween HolidayOctober is the month for Halloween movies and cartoons to be seen. A lot of networks run specials leading up to that spooky day of October 31st. You'll be able to find pretty much everything you want... -
Halloween and Samhain: Differences Between Fall HolidaysWhat is the difference between the holiday Halloween and Samhain? The differences are huge, and one has little to do with the other beyond the fact that both fall on the same day most of the time.
