Learn how to celebrate Samhain with these powerful rituals and traditions that are perfect for this special time of year.

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.”

As children and adults around the world take part in the spooky festivities of Halloween on the night of October 31st, All Hallows Eve, few know of its ancient Irish Celtic roots in the Samhain (Samain) festival. Read more about Celtic Halloween Origins, Samhain Traditions, and Halloween Superstitions online at The Irish Jewelry Company. Shop…

Neo-paganism is one of the fastest growing religions in the world. Its focus is on a nature-based relationship between people and the environment. Pagan traditions are earth-based. Pagan rituals remind people they a part of the natural environment not apart from it. During a pagan ritual, the participants call on the ancient deities and reconnect with the changing of the seasons.

A brief list of all the magical correspondences associated with Samhain.

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A History of Samhain + 3 Witchy Samhain Rituals Samhain, pronounced "sow-in," is a significant festival in the Pagan religion, rooted in...

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