Samhain has a fascinating history dating back to a 3-day festival in ancient times. It's traditionally celebrated at sunset on October 31 to sunset on November 1, which is about 1/2 between the autumn equinox and winter solstice. Of Celtic origins, it was a celebration of the end of harvest and the start of winter.
More importantly, for our Halloween celebrations, it's a time when the boundaries between worlds thinned.
Want more? Here are a few links on the history.
Samhain - Traditions, Halloween, Wicca - HISTORY
Samhain | ancient Celtic festival | Britannica
Samhain Folklore, Superstitions and Legends (learnreligions.com)
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