Samhain

Samhain is a Gaelic festival held on 1 November. It marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. Folklorists have used the name Samhain to refer to Gaelic ‘Halloween’ customs up until the 19th century. Since the later 20th century, Celtic neopagans and...