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This episode explores the ancient spiritual festival of Samhain and its connection to Halloween.

Halloween, with its jack-o'-lanterns, costumes, and haunted houses, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in the modern world. Yet beneath the candy and playful frights lies an ancient spiritual festival: Samhain. Originating from Celtic paganism, Samhain or "Summer's End" marks the turning of the seasons, the honoring of the dead, and the thin moment between worlds when spirits can easily cross the veil. Both Halloween and Samhain are rich with myth, folklore, and divine archetypes. Their histories reveal how ancient traditions were transformed over centuries, while their gods and goddesses remind us of the deeper spiritual roots of this festival. Join us for an exploration of this ancient celebration. Sacred Source Home Page

People in this episode

Host: Peter Kowalzik

Topics covered

• Samhain
• Halloween
• Celtic paganism
• spirituality
• mythology
• folklore

Keywords

• Samhain
• Halloween
• Celtic
• spiritual festival
• myth
• folklore
• gods
• goddesses

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Celtic paganism

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