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 origins of Halloween date way back in time to an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain. Samhain marked the end of the harvest period and the beginning of winter. It was celebrated on the ...

Samhain is more than just the herald of winter; it’s a key that unlocks a rich Celtic history. Originating from the pagan ...