This Irish Life 10 (Part 1) - History & Origins of Halloween

2016-10-26

The boys havin' da craic, taking an exciting look at the history and origins of Halloween, it's link to Celtic times and why we celebrate this day going back to antiquity. Great stories that cover the pagan Godess Worship that marked the beginning of winter and the beginning of the rule of Cailleach (Irish for witch) queen of the under/otherworld. These are tales of mystique, magic and mischief at this time when the veil between the living and the dead is thinnest and those lurking on the othe side can come an play with the human world. Enjoy. Facebook - @t...

The boys havin' da craic, taking an exciting look at the history and origins of Halloween, it's link to Celtic times and why we celebrate this day going back to antiquity.

Great stories that cover the pagan Godess Worship that marked the beginning of winter and the beginning of the rule of Cailleach (Irish for witch) queen of the under/otherworld. These are tales of mystique, magic and mischief at this time when the veil between the living and the dead is thinnest and those lurking on the othe side can come an play with the human world.

Enjoy.

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