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84Samhain and the Turning of the Wheel
Samhain, celebrated on October 31st, is the night the Wheel of the Year turns back on itself, marking the start of the new year. The night often features spiral dancing, dumb suppers and more.
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84All Hallows Eve: The History of Halloween
Did you know Halloween dates back to almost 2,000 years ago, when it was known by the Celts as Samhain? You'll find that and more on the history of Halloween in this article. From the Celts to the Romans to Modern day... Learn the history, symbolism and traditions of my favorite holiday.
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81Simple Samhain Rituals and Traditions for Solitary Practitioners
If you are Pagan and plan on partaking in the Samhain festivities with a group or circle of like-minded folks, blessed be to you. Many of us, however, do not have the privilege of celebrating Samhain with a group or circle, so we have to find Samhain rituals for ourselves. If you are a beginner Pagan or if you don't have enough time or privacy this Samhain, you might be searching for a simple Samhain ritual or rituals and some simple Samhain traditions
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86Wiccan Holidays and Ritual Days Explained!
Learn about Yule, Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lammas, Mabon and Samhain. The Wiccan holidays are specific to each season. Learn more about them here!
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76What is the Jack O' Lanterns real name? And, why?
Halloween without Jack-O-Lanterns is unthinkable. But how did the custom of turning a pumpkin into a Jack O' Lantern by carving a face on it originate? This is a custom that has its roots in an ancient folktale about a shady character and his attempt to trick the Devil on All Hallows Eve.
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79Where Did Halloween Originate? Halloween's Pagan Origins
Samhain, Hallowmas, All Hallows' Eve, Hallowe'en. October 31st, mostly known as Halloween, has had many names throughout the centuries, but the underying roots of the holiday still remain in tact. Whether you know about the origins of Halloween or not, the beginnings of Halloween can be attributed to an Irish Pagan harvest festival known as Samhain (pronounced Sah-win or Sow-en).
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79Sabbats and Esbats: A Quick Reference and Guide
What is a Sabbat exactly? A Sabbat is a major holiday for nature religions such as various types of Paganism, including Wicca and Druidism. My purpose in writing this hub is to give new Pagans an easy guide to refer to in order to find the basic information on the eight Sabbats and Full Moon Esbats.
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79Why We Carve Pumpkins At Halloween
The roots of carved pumpkins or Jack O Lanterns lie in ancient Celtic, pagan religious traditions.
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74Druids and Halloween
There is a direct connection between the modern celebration of Halloween and the ancient Celtic mysteries of the British Isles
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75Black Cats and Halloween
Like other holidays, Halloween has symbols associated with it. These symbols help to shape our view of the holiday. When we think of Halloween we think of the colors black and orange. Images of carved pumpkins or Jack-O-Lanterns, bats, witches,...
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