Samhain, or Oíche Shamhna ... People appeased the spirits with offerings of food and drink, while the souls of dead kin revisited their homes seeking hospitality. Traditionally, children would ...

The custom of “trick-or-treating”, where children go door-to-door asking for treats, has a direct link to the Celtic practice of offering food to the spirits of the dead during Samhain.

The ancient festival of Samhain is reimagined for food lovers and joined by Sheridan’s Irish Food Fair, making it one of the best-stocked festivals in the calendar. There are immersive food and ...