Samhain was one of four Gaelic seasonal festivals: Samhain (~1 November), Imbolc (~1 February), Bealtaine (~1 May), and Lughnasa (~1 August). Of these, Samhain and Bealtaine, marking the …

What is Samhain and when is it celebrated? Samhain, meaning “Summer’s End” in Irish, is an ancient Celtic festival marking the end of summer and beginning of winter, celebrated on the evening of …

Apr 6, 2018 · Samhain (a Gaelic word pronounced “sow-win”) is a pagan festival rooted in ancient Celtic spiritual tradition. It’s typically celebrated from October 31 to November 1 to mark the harvest and...

May 26, 2025 · Samhain, celebrated on the evening of October 31st, marks the end of the harvest season and the onset of winter in Celtic tradition. It is one of the four major Gaelic festivals, …

Dec 4, 2025 · Samhain is celebrated from October 31 to November 1 in the Northern Hemisphere. This pagan holiday has ancient Celtic roots, like the fire festivals Imbolc, Beltane, and Lughnasadh.

Every October 31, the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain marks the midpoint between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice. It celebrates the end of the harvest and the start of the darker...

Oct 19, 2024 · On October 31 and November 1, pagan Celts celebrate Samhain, a harvest festival whose bonfires and other rituals mark the beginning of winter and honor the dead.

Samhain (pronounced /ˈsɑːwɪn/ SAH-win or /ˈsaʊ.ɪn/ SOW-in in English; from Irish samhain, Scottish samhuinn, Old Irish samain) is a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the …

Jan 10, 2025 · Samhain is a fascinating festival with deep roots in ancient Celtic traditions. Celebrated on the night of October 31 and into November 1, it marks the transition from the harvest season to …

Sep 28, 2020 · Samhain (pronounced “SOW-in” or “SAH-win”), was a festival celebrated by the ancient Celts halfway between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice. It began at dusk around October …