Irish halloween

Samhain (which means “summer’s end” in Gaelic) is the ancient pagan festival that ushered in the beginning of winter and the Celtic new year. It also evolved into All Hallow’s Eve, and then Halloween. Centuries ago, it was believed that the veil between life and death was at its thinnest during the transition from October to November, allowing visits from spirits. To ward off unwelcome …

It might surprise you to learn that Halloween originated as a Celtic celebration for the new year, which in the Celtic calendar began on November 1st. (The Celts lived about 2,000 years ago in the area that’s now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France.) The Púca Festival is named for

Derry, or Londonderry, has been voted the number one Halloween destination in the world. Here's what to expect for Halloween in Derry, Northern Ireland.

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Costumed musical performers called "Mummers" or "Soulers" who would go house to house begging for food donations called "soul cakes" in exchange for prayers on All Souls Day are where the tradition of Trick-or-Treating began. - THE ARMAGH MUMMERS. Ireland

The murder of 15-year-old Ellen Scanlan - the Colleen Bawn - at the request of her older husband in 1819 is one of Ireland's most haunting crimes.

The scariest of Halloween monsters and ghouls have the Irish to thank for their terrifying origins.

Samhain traditions and where our Halloween roots are buried in ancient Celtic Ireland. Trick-or-treating, dressing up, Jack-O-Lanterns and more.

Irish Barmbrack with Burnt Sugar and Whiskey Syrup | Food Bloggers of Canada Samhain is a pagan celebration in Ireland that is thought to be the precursor to Halloween. Irish Barmbrack is a traditional tea loaf baked for Samhain and also used for fortune telling. You can make your own with this recipe for Barmbrack with Burnt Sugar and Whiskey Syrup #samhain #barmbrack #foodholidays #foodbloggersofcanada

Celebrate at Púca festival in Ireland’s Ancient East.

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As children and adults around the world take part in the spooky festivities of Halloween on the night of October 31st, All Hallows Eve, few know of its ancient Irish Celtic roots in the Samhain (Samain) festival. Read more about Celtic Halloween Origins, Samhain Traditions, and Halloween Superstitions online at The Irish Jewelry Company. Shop…

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Here in the home of Halloween, we know how to celebrate the spookiest time of the year. In Ireland, the night of the living dead extends into days of festive scares, with haunted house tours, fancy dress extravaganzas, and ghost bus journeys that will send shivers up your spine. Fancy a flavor of Ireland this spooky season? Click the pin for some tasty Halloween recipes...

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