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Today let's explore the Celtic festival of Samhain, the ancient New Year marking the end of summer and the thinning of the veil between worlds. The origins of today’s most beloved Halloween customs—bonfires, costumes, lanterns, divination games—and the communities that kept them alive through centuries of change. Along the way, we’ll see how Irish people have adapted their traditions without losing their essence, holding fast to the values of connection, protection, and shared storytelling.
Reference:
Samhain: The Roots of Halloween Luke Eastwood
Archaeology Ireland Excavations at the Hill of Ward
The Ritual Process Victor Turner
History.com Halloween Origins & Irish Influence
Derry Halloween – Festival Programme & History
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Today let's explore the Celtic festival of Samhain, the ancient New Year marking the end of summer and the thinning of the veil between worlds. The origins of today’s most beloved Halloween customs—bonfires, costumes, lanterns, divination games—and the communities that kept them alive through centuries of change. Along the way, we’ll see how Irish people have adapted their traditions without losing their essence, holding fast to the values of connection, protection, and shared storytelling.
Reference:
Samhain: The Roots of Halloween Luke Eastwood
Archaeology Ireland Excavations at the Hill of Ward
The Ritual Process Victor Turner
History.com Halloween Origins & Irish Influence
Derry Halloween – Festival Programme & History
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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