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- Celebrated on October 31st
- Evolved into Halloween over the centuries
- Samhain is pronounced SOW-in or SOW-eenWitchvox: A Brief History of Hallowe'en
- Celebrated the end of the summer and harvestHistory.com: Origins of Halloween
- Ancient Druids built bonfires for crop and animal sacrifice to the godsHistory.com: Origins of Halloween
- Ghosts returned on this night and aided in fortune tellingPagan's Path: The History of Samhain
- Preceded by Mabon on the Wheel of the YearCrystal Sands: Celtic Wheel of the Year
- Followed by Yule on the Wheel of the YearCrystal Sands: Celtic Wheel of the Year
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Samhain was originally celebrated by the ancient Celtic tribes of Britain and Ireland over two thousand years ago.Pagan's Path: The History of Samhain
Today's Pagans and Samhain
For many Pagan and Wiccan practitioners Samhain marks the beginning of a new seasonal cycle. When the harvest ends, death grips the land in preparation for the long winter months ahead. Samhain is a time for self-reflection and life changes.BBC: Religion & Ethics: Samhain It is also common practice to honor the dead on this night with a feast.Witchvox: A Brief History of Hallowe'en
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I am so tired. D: Also, sometimes I worry that all of my wires will rebel and choke me in my sleep.
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@zenametal Or all Samhain like :)
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Dammit, I'm too angry to sleep ;o;
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*goes back to sleep >O<*
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