The history of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated on November 1st. Samhain marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the winter, and it was also believed to be a time when the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead was thin.
During Samhain, the Celts would build bonfires, dress up in costumes, and leave food and drink out for the spirits of their deceased loved ones. They also believed that Samhain was a good time to predict the future, and they would perform various rituals and divination practices to try to see what the future held.
Over time, Samhain evolved into the holiday we now know as Halloween. In the 8th century AD,…
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FHM Sweden (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2023