samain
Samhain, often spelled Samain, is an ancient Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It is traditionally celebrated on the night of October 31st, leading into November 1st. This period was seen as a liminal time, a boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead, when the veil between these realms was believed to be thinnest.
Druids, the priests of the ancient Celts, would conduct sacred ceremonies, often involving bonfires, to ward
The customs associated with Samhain have influenced many modern traditions, most notably Halloween. The practice of