Samhain

Samhain is a traditional Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, celebrated on the evening of October 31. It holds significance in ancient Gaelic culture as a time to honor the dead and reflect on the cycle of life and death. People believed that during Samhain, the boundary between the living and the deceased was weakened, allowing spirits to roam. Many modern customs, including Halloween, have roots in Samhain, such as costumes and bonfires, reflecting both the celebration of the harvest and the acknowledgment of the supernatural.