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Post by cygnet on Jan 15, 2009 20:16:14 GMT
Samhain (October 31)
The end of the Celtic Year, and also the point during the year when the veil between the physical world and the spirit world is at its thinnest. At this time of year people revel in the old year and the beginning of the new year. They also will reflect on those relatives and loved ones who have passed on. Commonly a place is set at the table for deceased relatives. Christianity renamed this festival All Hallows Eve (Halloween) and believed that the spirits that roamed the land were evil, not understanding the Celtic viewpoint. Due to the increased spirit activity at this time of year many seers and mediums will attempt to contact the deceased on this day. The name "Samhain" translates roughly into English as "end of summer". To many of us it may seem strange that this time was considered to be the new year, however it makes sense as this time of year is the end of one agricultural year, and the start of a new one.
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