11/01/2026
Long before Halloween became a day recognized by sweet treats, the Gaelic people of Scotland and Ireland celebrated October 31st as Samhain (pronounced Sow-in) π§π» an ancient Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest, the arrival of winter and the beginning of the darker half of the year
As the harvest came to an end, the days grew shorter and the nights longer. During this magical turning of the seasons, the veil between our earthly world and the otherworlds grew thinner, allowing the presence of spirits, fairies and otherworldly beings to become more prominent in folklore
Samhain traditions also included lighting protective fires and wearing disguises or costumes, which were believed to offer protection from potentially mischievous spirits and beings from the otherworlds as the veil is the most thin
With the spread of Christian influence, the traditions of this season became intertwined with All Hallowsβ Eve- the evening before All Saintsβ Day on November 1st. Even the word Halloween has a little Scottish history of its own! ππ It evolved from All Hallowsβ Even, which was shortened to Halloweβen
And so, what began as an ancient celebration of seasonal change, spiritual folklore, remembrance and protection from the otherworlds.. eventually evolved into the Halloween we know and celebrate today
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