Samhain History: Ancient Roots of Honoring Ancestors

Samhain History: Ancient Roots of Honoring Ancestors

As October unfolds and the veil between worlds grows thin, we approach one of the most sacred times of the year: Samhain (pronounced “SOW-in”). While modern culture celebrates Halloween with costumes and candy, the ancient spiritual roots of this season run deep—connecting us to our ancestors, the cycles of nature, and the mysteries of life and death.