Samhain the origins of Halloween -
Ancient Celtic tradition to welcome a change and respect the dead. The change of seasons from summer to winter. An occasion to remember the dead. The usual date was the end end of the tenth month, October. Celtics dealt with departed souls from the earth plain. They felt the need to hide their souls from confused spirits and demons. The confused spirits thought they were still alive. These spirits wanted to feel again. So they would actively seek out the familiar souls on the earth plain. Confused souls would affect the behavior of the living.
The Celtic people knew the demons would try to possess them completely or parts of their living bodies. The confused souls could affect speech, sight, hearing or feeling. Hiding ones idenity was a protection. Wearing of demonic masks or looking completely different made the Celtics feel safe when celebrating the dead. Another method was to have heads of vegetables carved to look like the living without bodies. Bonfires also warded of evil spirits.
Everybody should respect Halloween or else.
Christian church re-created Samhain as the festivals of All Saints on 1 November, and All Souls the day after. This year, 2009, the full moon is November 2, the day after the confused souls were sumoned. A portent of what is to come.
