Samhain, a festival with Celtic origins, marks a significant point in the Wheel of the Year. It represents the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the darker half of the year. Celebrations often involve bonfires, honoring ancestors, and acknowledging the thinning veil between the worlds.
This observance holds importance for many contemporary Pagans and Wiccans as a time for reflection, divination, and remembrance. Historically, it was a period to prepare for the winter months, both physically and spiritually. The traditions associated with it have influenced modern Halloween celebrations.
