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Halloween & Samhain: How Pagan + Catholic Traditions Became One | Divine Mysticism Podcast Ep. 17
What exactly are the origins of Halloween? 🎃🕯️ And how did ancient seasonal celebrations, Catholic holy days, and centuries of folklore become intertwined in the holiday we know today?
From Samhain and ancient Celtic beliefs to All Hallows’ Eve, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day, Halloween has a fascinating history shaped by different cultures, religious traditions, and beliefs about the spirit world.
While Halloween is often described as simply a pagan holiday, its history is much more complex. So how did these different traditions come together, and which customs actually influenced the…
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