Welcome October: Pumpkins ~ Magic & Lore

It is a magical time when the mundane laws of time and space are temporarily suspended, and the Thin Veil between the worlds is lifted. According to our Celtic Ancestors, this is the time the souls of people who had died that year make their journey to the Otherworld. During this thinning of the veil, […] … Continue reading Welcome October: Pumpkins ~ Magic & Lore

Spiraling at Samhain: Building a Classic Seven Circuit Labyrinth

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Pumpkin Decorating and Carving

Pumpkin Decorating and Carving a Samhain Activity Pumpkins in the form of jack-o-lanterns play a huge part in our Samhain Activity. Pumpkin carving goes back to the Druids and Celts. Throughout Ireland, England and Scotland, people began making lanterns by carving scary faces into turnips or beets, placed in windows or near doors to frighten … Continue reading Pumpkin Decorating and Carving

Family Samhuinn 2016: A spooky invitation to children and their families — Beltane Fire Society

Family Samhuinn is a spooky invitation to children and their families to discover the ancient celebrations of the Celtic New Year via the medium of having loads of fun! Family Samhuinn Saturday 29th October, 12pm to 3pm Scottish Storytelling Centre, Royal Mile, Edinburgh Free, drop-in event for accompanied children 5 and up (donations appreciated) Join […] … Continue reading Family Samhuinn 2016: A spooky invitation to children and their families — Beltane Fire Society

Samhain Grave Minding Ritual

THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY KRISTOFFER HUGHES POSTED UNDER PAGAN Grave minding and grave decorating traditions run hand in hand with the season of Samhain, and perhaps nowhere is this as apparent as in Central and South America during Dias de los Muertos. However, elements of this practice are easily incorporated into modern Pagan traditions … Continue reading Samhain Grave Minding Ritual