Shadows of Samhain — The Story Behind Halloween

About this episode

This episode explores the origins of Halloween, tracing its roots from ancient Celtic rites to medieval customs.

Send us Fan Mail Shadows of Samhain — The Story Behind Halloween When the veil thins and the fires burn low, Tradition Café celebrates Halloween’s roots and stories — marking the turn of the season, not the end of the journey. As Samhain marks the turning of the year — the closing of one season and the quiet beginning of another — Tradition Café pauses to close its own circle. In this episode, we explore the origins of Halloween: from ancient Celtic rites and medieval customs to the spirited ...

Topics covered

• Samhain
• Halloween
• Celtic rites
• medieval customs
• seasonal change

Keywords

• Tradition Café
• Halloween roots
• turning of the year

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Books & works: Shadows of Samhain

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