Halloween as we call it actually originated in the ancient Celtic ritual of Samhain that marked the completion of the final harvest. In Ireland, October 31 was the date that marked the official end of summer and the beginning of the new year based on the natural cycles of the earth. The folk belief was that this was the time of year when the veil between the worlds was the thinnest and most easily penetrated. On Halloween, history has it that the laws of space and time were temporarily suspended, allowing the spirit world to intermingle with the living. The message of Halloween, history tells us, is that it is a time to reflect, to give thanks for the harvest and to honor those who have gone on before us.” Therefore this night was a time to recognize and give blessing to the eternal cycle of life.
Posted on: Sat, 02 Nov 2013 02:21:12 +0000
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