The ancient Celtic festival of Samhain marked the end of summer; when the doorway to the ‘otherworld’ was open and the ghosts of the dead returned to the realm of the living, bringing with them, the cold dark winter. The Celts lit...

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The history and origins of Halloween

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Learn about the history and origins of the Halloween tradition. Discover how the Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter, evolved into the modern holiday of Halloween. Explore the ancient...

This video explores the origins of Halloween and how it evolved over time. From early Christian feast days merged with northern European festivals for the dead, to the All Saints Day and All Souls Day, the video delves into how the...