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Samhain E4: All Hallows Eve
Long before Halloween, the ancient Celts gathered under darkening skies to mark Samhain, the festival that ended the harvest season and began the dark half of the year. From pumpkins, to costumes, and leaving a light in the window, many of these traditions trace back to ancient pagan customs.
From Neolithic monuments aligned to the autumn sun, to Iron Age bonfires, Stingy Jack, and trick-or-treating, this episode follows how Samhain evolved through the centuries into the Halloween we know today.
Resources & References
National Museum of Ireland – Rites of Passage at Tara
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