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Old Farmer's Almanac traces Halloween to Samhain roots
Hindustan Times·
Halloween on October 31 draws on Celtic Samhain traditions marking harvest's end and winter's start, The Old Farmer's Almanac told Hindustan Times. The name comes from All Hallows' Eve before All Saints' Day on November 1. Communities believed boundaries between living and dead thinned then, inspiring bonfires and disguises. Halloween 2026 falls on Saturday during Scorpio season.
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What It Means For You
- Some Pagan and Wiccan communities still observe Samhain to honour ancestors, the article said.
- Western astrology links Scorpio season with transformation and emotional depth around October 31.
- Readers can explore history without assuming supernatural events occur on the date.
What's Happening
- Religious observances and local customs shaped modern Halloween traditions over centuries.
- Samhain customs included offerings for departed loved ones, per the Almanac account.
- The piece separates seasonal reflection from costumes, candy and decorations common today.
From Harvest To Hallows
- The Almanac explains Halloween's older roots connect to the end of the lighter half of the year.
- Celtic communities treated the transition as spiritually significant before Christian feast days layered on.
- Hindustan Times published the explainer on October 27, 2026.
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