From Samhain to Halloween – and back to Samhain again
Halloween is the so-called spookiest time of the year. It is the season of scary costumes, horror movies, ghost stories, and lots of candies. Where do these customs originate from? According to the most prevalent beliefs, Halloween can be traced back to the Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced as: sow-in). Traditionally held on October 31st […]