Irish halloween traditions

Uncover the origins of Halloween, a celebration marking the beginning of winter and honouring the dead that has its roots in pagan Ireland.

Did you know that the origin of Halloween comes from the Festival of Samhain in Ireland’s Celtic past? This festival marked the end of the summer and signified the beginning of a new year. As the end of the year, it was believed that souls of the departed would return to their former homes on the

As the Home of Halloween, Samhain (pronounced Sow-en) is a spooky time in Ireland. With Celtic roots, this ancient festival is marked in Ireland today with creepy stories about haunted woods and werewolves, fairies, banshees and vampires. And of course plenty of get-togethers with tasty treats and fortune-telling.

Ah, Halloween, our national night of messing around and getting dressed up, acting the maggot and getting blind drunk. What’s not to love?

Every year around Halloween, I plan on making Barmbrack and every year I get busy and it doesn’t happen. Well not this year. This year I made sure to get it done and hopefully it becomes a tr…

Halloween isn’t your typical traditional celebration. And the food isn’t "normal" either.

Celebrate Halloween in Classic Irish Style with our Traditional Barmbrack Recipe! The Barmbrack lies at the very heart…

Looking for some Halloween Inspiration? Or just wondering how Halloween is celebrated in Scotland? Well, this is the article for you as it lists all Scottish Halloween customs and traditions for you! From creepy turnip carving to the fun and creative trick-or-treating party favors.

Did you know that the Halloween Jack O’Lantern has Irish origins? These symbols of Halloween are carved throughout America, but their roots are firmly Irish.

Do You Have Your Halloween Menu Ready? | Traditional Irish Barmbrac https://lovetovisitireland.com/do-you-have-your-halloween-menu-ready-traditional-irish-barmbrac/