Samhain marked the end of the harvest period ... As followers of a movement called Wicca, these modern day witches don’t worship the Devil, or perform animal or human sacrifices, but instead ...

Samhain is more than just the herald of winter; it’s a key that unlocks a rich Celtic history. Originating from the pagan ...

as part of the Catholic Church’s effort to Christianize the old pagan festival. The eve of All Saints’ Day, known as All Hallows’ Eve, was shortened to Halloween, and some of Samhain’s ...