Samhain is an ancient Celtic Feast and seasonal festival that dates back to pre-Christian times in Ireland, and other Celtic nations like Scotland and Wales. In modern times, people all over the world celebrate Halloween, but very few are aware of its roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain. Samhain – The Celtic New […]
Origins Of The Jack O’Lantern
Did you know that our Halloween Jack O’Lanterns have Irish origins? These beloved symbols of Halloween are carved throughout the United States and Canada each and every year, but their roots are firmly Irish. Did you know this annual Halloween tradition of carving out pumpkins or rutabagas to create light-up lanterns was a tradition brought […]
Easy Pumpkin Carving – Book Giveaway
This Halloween 64 million Americans will carve a pumpkin, but did you know the Irish brought the tradition of carving pumpkins at Halloween to America? Note: This post contains affiliate links which means I will earn a small commission should you choose to purchase a product through this link. The price you pay does not […]
Spiorad na Samhna – A Documentary Film About Halloween in Derry City.
Halloween and fall celebrations are in full swing all around America. Today, I have a little treat for all who are interested in Celtic history and the Irish origins of Halloween. I’m delighted to introduce you to a documentary film all about “Spiorad na Samhna” (phonetically pronounced as “spir-id nah sow-nah”, with “sow” said as […]
Colcannon – A Traditional Irish Halloween Dish
Colcannon? At Halloween? Most Americans think of Irish colcannon as a traditional St. Patrick’s Day dish, but colcannon was originally associated with Halloween in Ireland. What is Colcannon? Colcannon is mashed potato mixed with a green cooked and shredded vegetable such as cabbage or kale. There are many, many variations of the basic colcannon […]
