The History and Rituals of Samhain in Wiccan Tradition

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Wiccan pagan holidays, also known as Sabbats, are an important part of the Wiccan and pagan religious tradition. These holidays are based on the cycles of the seasons and celebrate the changing of the year and the natural world. There are eight Sabbats in total, which are divided into two main groups - the Greater Sabbats and the Lesser Sabbats. The Greater Sabbats are the four major holidays that mark the turning points of the year. These Sabbats are Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane, and Lughnasadh. Samhain, which falls on October 31st, marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter.


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Samhain, which falls on October 31st, marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It is a time to honor and remember the ancestors and to celebrate the cycle of death and rebirth. Imbolc, celebrated on February 2nd, marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.

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