![]() ![]() ![]() This allowed spirits of the dead to visit the living. On this day, the Celts believed the veil between the living and the dead was especially thin. It also signaled the beginning of winter, which they associated with death. Samhain marked the Celtic New Year, the end of summer, and the end of the harvest season. Samhain was first observed by Celtic Pagans. It is the celebration that is the origin of Halloween. Samhain is observed from sunset on October 31st to sunset on November 1st. One of their main beliefs is "Harm None." This includes animals, humans, and nature. They love and respect nature, and try to live in harmony with the earth. Although there are many different types of Wicca, all Wiccans share some common beliefs. It is one of their eight major holidays, or Sabbats. Samhain, (pronounced sow-in) is a Wiccan holiday. We try to be as accurate as possible, but if there's a mistake, we want to correct it. Or, if you think we got something wrong, please also comment and let us know. If there's a particular religion or celebration you or someone you know participates in that doesn't appear on this list, let us know by leaving a comment on this post. This is a new blog series we're doing on religious and cultural holidays/celebrations that are commonly celebrated in Massachusetts to help create awareness for these traditions and their origins. ![]()
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