Samhain ireland

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

Samhain was unquestionably a major holiday in some parts of the Celtic world, but how much do we really know about the holiday? Is there anything we can say with absolute certainty about it? Part of Samhain's appeal may lie in just how mysterious the original holiday was.

Halloween originated on the Emerald Isle and across the country, celebrations kick off in mid-October. If you are looking for the best Halloween events Ireland has to offer, look no further than my list of the best Halloween events in Ireland. With scare mazes, pumpkin picking, monster mashes, and more, there is sure to be a Halloween event close to you.

Samhain is a pagan religious festival originating from an ancient Celtic spiritual tradition. In modern times, Samhain (a Gaelic word pronounced “sow‑win”) is usually celebrated from October 31 to November 1 to welcome in the harvest and usher in “the dark half of the year.”

Samhain is a Pagan festival celebrated in Ireland for over 1,000 years. Samhain is commonly known today as Halloween.

Comhaltas and the Armagh Rhymers play fun (spooky) games and music whilst the veil between this world and ‘the Other’ is at its thinnest.

Halloween Origins the Samhain Tradition of Celtic Ireland