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The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a time when the Celts believed the boundary between the living and the dead was blurred. During this festival, people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off wandering spirits.
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5 days ago · It's a time for honoring ancestors, connecting with the spirit world, and celebrating the power of nature.
3 days ago · Halloween, a holiday observed on October 31 and noted for its pagan and religious roots and secular traditions. In much of Europe and most of North America, ...
4 days ago · The Vatican Apostolic Library has entered into a significant agreement with the Kingdom of Bahrain, marking a milestone in interfaith and cultural cooperation.
6 days ago · Its roots can be traced back to ancient Celtic festivals, particularly Samhain, which involved rituals to honor the dead and mark the transition from harvest ...
2 days ago · Samhain's central themes of honoring the dead, warding off malevolent spirits, and celebrating with food and fire continued, now under the name of Halloween.
5 days ago · A celebration of all things wicked and scary, it's the only time of year that being a ghost, werewolf or vampire is not only allowed, it's encouraged.
2 days ago · Why do we celebrate Halloween? Well, it actually started as a Celtic tradition called Sawwin, which was October 31st. In November 1st, it was their New ...
6 days ago · Many people use this time to reflect on the cycle of life and death, and some cultures hold special ceremonies to honor their ancestors. Overall, Halloween is a ...
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