
HALLOWEEN : Halloween has its origins in a Celtic festival known as Samhain, which derives from Old Irish, meaning end of verano.2 The ancient Britons had a similar festival known as Calan Gaeaf.Samhain was celebrated at the end of the harvest season in celta3 culture and was seen as the "Celtic New Year, which began with the station oscura.4 5The ancient Celts believed that the line between this world with the Underworld narrowed with the advent of Samhain, allowing spirits (both benevolent and malevolent) pass through. The family's ancestors were honored guests and while they were away harmful spirits. It is believed that the use of costumes and masks due to the need to ward off evil spirits. Its purpose was to adopt the appearance of an evil spirit to avoid being damaged. In Scotland the spirits were supplanted by young men wearing white face masks or painted black. 6 7Samhain was also a time to take stock of food supplies and livestock in preparation for winter.The fires also played an important role in the festivities. All other fires were extinguished and in every home was lit a fire in the fireplace. The bones of slaughtered animals are thrown into the fire. 8Another common practice was to divination, which often involved the consumption of foods and beverages.
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