Pumpkins, costumes, haunted houses… oh my! Halloween is one of the most spirited holidays of the year. But before jack-o’-lanterns lit our porches and trick-or-treaters rang our doorbells, there was Samhain (pronounced “sow-in”)—an ancient Celtic festival born over 2,000 years ago in the misty lands we now call Ireland.
So pack your imagination (and maybe a flashlight), because we’re heading straight into the heart of Ireland to explore the real roots of Halloween—and trust us, it’s far more magical than any haunted hayride.
