History, Traditions, and How to Celebrate the Celtic Festival As Halloween approaches, many people eagerly plan costumes, decorations, and spooky parties. But beneath the candy and costumes lies a much older and deeper tradition—the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Pronounced “sow-in” or “sah-win,” Samhain marks a mystical time in the year that has profoundly influenced … Read more
Walpurgis Night: Witches, Bonfires & Pagan Echoes in the Springtime Shadows As April wanes and May rises, there’s one night in Europe when ancient fires blaze, witches are rumored to soar across moonlit skies, and revelers raise a glass to spring’s chaotic magic. Welcome to Walpurgis Night—a mystical, mischievous, and centuries-old celebration that blends pagan … Read more
The Ancient Way to Party Long before Halloween became a night of costumes and candy, ancient Britons marked the end of the harvest season with Samhain, a sacred festival that honored the changing of the year. Dating back over 2,000 years, Samhain was a pivotal moment — the boundary between the living world and the … Read more
Why Black and Orange Are Halloween’s Official Colours The Ancient Roots And Meaning of Halloween Colours Halloween’s famous colour scheme dates back over 2,000 years to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced Sow-in). Samhain celebrated the end of the harvest and the start of the dark half of the year. During Samhain: Thus, orange … Read more
