Irish halloween

It might surprise you to learn that Halloween originated as a Celtic celebration for the new year, which in the Celtic calendar began on November 1st. (The Celts lived about 2,000 years ago in the area that’s now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France.) The Púca Festival is named for

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The folklore accounts detail some of superstitions and festivities which once surrounded Halloween in Ireland.

As the seasonal carving of pumpkins gets underway, an Irish folklife expert said there is evidence that the tradition, which is synonymous with Halloween jack-o-lanterns in the United States, actually began in Ireland.

Samhain: The Irish Roots of Halloween • Samhain ( pronounced /sow-ween/ in Irish) is the final fire festival of the Celtic year.

As children and adults around the world take part in the spooky festivities of Halloween on the night of October 31st, All Hallows Eve, few know of its ancient Irish Celtic roots in the Samhain (Sa…

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Uncover the origins of Halloween, a celebration marking the beginning of winter and honouring the dead that has its roots in pagan Ireland.

HALLOWEEN IS viewed as a traditionally American cultural export enjoyed all over the world, but t...

Did you know that the origin of Halloween comes from the Festival of Samhain in Ireland’s Celtic past? This festival marked the end of the summer and signified the beginning of a new year. As the end of the year, it was believed that souls of the departed would return to their former homes on the