Religion
Halloween is also called this.
What is 'All Hallows Eve'?
Samhain is famous for spirit work because of this.
What is the thinning of the veil?
Boxty, a harvest staple from Ireland, is made of this.
What are potatoes?
Jackolanterns were originally carved in these for warning off evil spirits.
What are turnips, potatoes, or beets.
This is often done with various methods such as tarot and scrying because the veil is thin during Samhain.
What is divination?
Dio de los Muertos is the celebration of this.
What is the 'Day of the Dead'?
Samhain is celebrated as the end of and start of these.
What is the end of the harvest and start of Winter?
This food represents regeneration and is also used as an offering to ancestors.
What are apples?
This symbol was used in ancient love and destiny divination games.
What is the pentagram?
This done using certain harvest foods to celebrate the season.
What is seasonal feasting.
Pagans, Celtics, and Wiccans celebrate Samhain during these dates.
What is October 31st - November 1st
Due to the thiniang of the veil, this type of spiritwork can be more common
What is Necromancy?
This was a celebratory beverage during Samhain.
What is wassail and/or mulled cider?
A candle would be placed here to guide friendly ancestors back to their earthly homes for the night.
What is the window?
This symbolizes protection, warmth, and the transition into the darker part of the year.
What are bonfires and candles.
Much like Samhain, Catholics celebrate thgis holiday to honor the faithful dead, saint, and martyrs.
What is Allhallowtide?
Samhain represents the transformation of the triple goddess into this form.
These small, spiced or fruited cakes and cookies were given out to soulers as they sung for the dead which later became trick or treating.
What are soul cakes?
Apples are a symbol of these 3 things.
What are wisdom, youth, and the afterlife?
This is found at a 'dumb supper' to honor visiting spirits.
What is an empty seat at the table with food offerings?
Despite its religious origins, Halloween is considered to be this type of holiday.
What is Secular?
These 3 pastimes involve nuts on Samhain.
What are eating, fireside games, and divination?
Charms and trinkets were hidden in this Irish potato and cabbage dish to predict the future.
What is Colcanon?
The Cauldron represents this part of the mother goddess that symbolizes transition, and the continuous cycle of death and rebirth.
What is the womb?
To honor ancestors and loved ones, these are 2 things that would be included in a Samhain altar. What are pictures, autumn leaves, candles, and heirlooms?
What are pictures, autumn leaves, candles, and heirlooms?