Originating from ancient Celtic traditions, Samhain marked the end of the harvest season and the onset of winter. For the ...

Samhain, a Celtic pagan festival, marked the beginning of winter and was believed to be a night on which spirits could roam among the living. Following is a transcript of the video. Halloween is ...

The custom of “trick-or-treating”, where children go door-to-door asking for treats, has a direct link to the Celtic practice of offering food to the spirits of the dead during Samhain.