The History of Halloween and Samhain: Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present

Vialet B Rayne

Published on: 08/10/2025

As October’s chill settles in and the veil between the worlds grows thin, we are drawn into one of the most mystical and meaningful times of the year: Halloween. But long before jack-o’-lanterns glowed on porches or costumed children knocked on doors for candy, this season marked a sacred festival known as Samhain (pronounced sow-in). Rooted in ancient Celtic tradition, Samhain holds deep spiritual significance and continues to influence how we celebrate today.