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Did you know that the origins of Halloween and Halloween fancy dress date back 2000 years to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The Celts celebrated their new year on November the 1st as it was this day which marked the end of summer and the beginning of winter which was often associated [...]

An evening holy unto evil, death, and divination. Witches, black cats, pumpkins, candles, masks, parties and pranks. What comes into your mind? Yes, its Halloween. But before going to festivities let’s focus first on its humble beginnings. Halloween’s origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago [...]