Samhain is an event meant to symbolize the cycle of death and rebirth.
Most people in the Western World know October 31 is Halloween, a day to wear costumes, eat candy, and indulge in the darker, scarier side of human nature. Still, it is far from the only holiday …
Samhain was a time when shepherds would all return to their homes and families for the winter and meet with other tribe leaders.
The start of winter is an important event for many pagan groups. The ancient Celts of Ireland, for example, were known to take part in a…
Ancient Celtic roots in Modern Pagan celebrations.
Some Modern Pagan practitioners, especially those who base their ceremonies on older Celtic religious traditions, have incorporated older holidays and festivals into their modern spiritual paths. This includes some…
People celebrate Halloween with carved pumpkins on the porch for trick or treaters.
Strangely enough, Halloween is more likely to fall on Monday, Wednesday or Saturday than the other days of the week. For many people, Halloween marks the end of fall and the beginni…