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Celts And Their Religion And Holidays
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4.8
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talks
Activity
Meditation
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Everyone
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25
Samhain (pronounced "sow-in" or "saw-in") is a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year. In ancient Celtic mythology, Samhain was believed to be a time when the boundary between the living and the dead became blurred. The veil between the two worlds was thought to be at its thinnest, allowing for communication with ancestors and spirits. The festival was marked by feasting, bonfires, and divination rituals to predict the future.
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Niina Niskanen
Oulu, Finland
