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Silhouetted figures in costumes and cloaks, some with antler headdresses, stand outdoors holding banners during a Samhain ceremony at sunset near Glastonbury Tor.
The word Samhain appears in white text over a blue background.
Pumpkin jack-o'-lantern carved for Halloween, lit from inside with candles.
Bag of Halloween candies spilled from an orange bag.
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How to Pronounce Samhain
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The Thousand-Year History of Halloween
Learn about Halloween's connection to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.
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The Scary Story Behind “Trick or Treat”
Learn about one version of the history of trick or treat by watching this video....
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Why Do People Carve Pumpkins for Halloween?
Learn how the pumpkin became a symbol of Halloween.
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Wiccans celebrating Samhain
Practitioners of Wicca, the largest modern Pagan religion, celebrating Samhain, in...
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