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Hallowe'en / Halloween What is Hallowe'en (Halloween)? Witchology.com explains the history, traditions and superstitions, from the origins of Hallowe'en in the Celtic Samhain to the traditional spells of Hallowe'en: Hallowe'en / HalloweenKnown as Hallowe'en (UK spelling), Halloween (US spelling), or Samhain, the 31st of October is a traditional Pagan holy day and Witches' Sabbath. Explore the following links to find out more about this magical time of year. Hallowe'en InterviewKate Whiting talks to a witchcraft expert to find out more about the original pagan festival and how you can recreate a more traditional Halloween. Origins of Hallowe'enHallowe'en, All Hallows, or All Hallows' Eve, this is an ancient Pagan holy day, corrupted by Christians. Find out how they did it and why. What is Samhain?Samhain is the Celtic New Year. It means "Summer's End". Traditions differ, but it is usually pronounced... Hallowe'en SpellsHallowe'en is undoubtedly the most magical time of the year in many people's minds, but do you know what special, seasonal spells are traditionally cast? This time of year requires a certain sort of magic. A Wiccan Hallowe'en"Eko, eko, Azarak... Dread Lord of the Shadows..." How do Wiccans celebrate Hallowe'en? Do they even call it Hallowe'en? Hallowe'en MisinformationSamhain is not the Celtic God of Death. Hallowe'en is not a festival of evil. These and other common misunderstandings explained, and misinformation refuted. Hallowe'en TraditionsWhat are the origins of "Trick or Treat"? Dressing up, love oracles, pumpkins, Jack-O-Lanterns and footsteps of the dead... Find out more about the old folk traditions of Hallowe'en. Hallowe'en Near YouWant to go to a Hallowe'en party or a Samhain ritual? The Witchology event guide brings together the spookiest destinations across the world. Find out where the nearest magical Hallowe'en event to you is with one click here. Hallowe'en on the InternetWhat are the hot search trends this Hallowe'en (Halloween)? Read our report to find out who's typing what into Google for 31 October. Hallowe'en Gift IdeasIt's Hallowe'en and I don't have a thing to wear? Need some seasonal gift ideas? You won't find these unique designs in the shops. Hallowe'en in Your InboxDon't have time to read all of this now? Want a copy to read later? Add your email to our mailing list and we'll send you this page and all the Hallowe'en (Halloween) information on the Witchology.com website. Find out about our mailing list Free Hallowe'en Downloads History of Hallowe'en
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Hallowe'en (Halloween)Known as Hallowe'en (UK spelling), Halloween (US spelling), or Samhain, the 31st of October is a traditional Pagan holy day and Witches' Sabbath. Explore the following links to find out more about this magical time of year. What is Hallowe'en (Halloween)?Samhainn, Samhuinn, Oidhche Shamhainn, Oidhche Shamhna, Hallowtide, Hallowmas, Hallowe'en. This is one of the seasons when innumerable mystic rites are practised. Supposed to be from 'samh-f huin,' summer-end. Alexander Carmicheal, Carmina Gadelica, vol. 2, 1900 The pagan Hallowe'en at the end of summer was a time of grief for the decline of the sun's glory, as well as a harvest festival of thanksgiving to him for having ripened the grain and fruit. Ruth Edna Kelley, The Book of Hallowe'en, 1919 Hallowe'en InterviewKate Whiting talks to a witchcraft expert to find out more about the original pagan festival and how you can recreate a more traditional Halloween. [Interview] Origins of Hallowe'enHallowe'en, All Hallows, or All Hallows' Eve, this is an ancient Pagan holy day, corrupted by Christians. Find out how they did it and why. [Origins] What is Samhain?Samhain is the Celtic New Year. It means "Summer's End". Traditions differ, but it is usually pronounced... [Samhain] Hallowe'en SpellsHallowe'en is undoubtedly the most magical time of the year in many people's minds, but do you know what special, seasonal spells are traditionally cast? This time of year requires a certain sort of magic. [Spells] A Wiccan Hallowe'en"Eko, eko, Azarak... Dread Lord of the Shadows..." How do Wiccans celebrate Hallowe'en? Do they even call it Hallowe'en? [Wiccan] Hallowe'en MisinformationSamhain is not the Celtic God of Death. Hallowe'en is not a festival of evil. These and other common misunderstandings explained, and misinformation refuted. [Misinformation] Hallowe'en TraditionsWhat are the origins of "Trick or Treat"? Dressing up, love oracles, pumpkins, Jack-O-Lanterns and footsteps of the dead... Find out more about the old folk traditions of Hallowe'en. [Traditions] Hallowe'en Near YouWant to go to a Hallowe'en party or a Samhain ritual? The Witchology event guide brings together the spookiest destinations across the world. Find out where the nearest magical Hallowe'en event to you is with one click here. [Events] Hallowe'en on the InternetWhat are the hot search trends this Hallowe'en (Halloween)? Read our report to find out who's typing what into Google for 31 October. [Internet] Hallowe'en Gift IdeasIt's Hallowe'en and I don't have a thing to wear? Need some seasonal gift ideas? You won't find these unique designs in the shops. [Gifts] Hallowe'en (Halloween) in Your InboxDon't have time to read all of this now? Want a copy to read later? Add your email to our mailing list and we'll send you this page and all the Hallowe'en (Halloween) information on the Witchology.com website. Find out more about our mailing list Recommended ReadingWitchcraft Out of the Shadows by Leo Ruickbie
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Hallowe'en is traditionally a time of spells and magic. Learn more about these old seasonal charms and modern Wiccan spellcraft for Samhain.
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