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Samhain: Halloween's Origins The Celts were an ancient Irish people group that practiced the feast of Samhain (pronounced Sah-ween). During this autumnal period, the Celtic priests, also known as druids, would perform sacrifices to pagan gods. It was believed that the undead would rise from the grave during Samhain and cause destruction across the countryside. To appease these spirits, the druids would make their way from home to home looking for crop, animal, and even human sacrifices. They would wear ghastly costumes to resemble the undead spirits. This ancient ritual is where we get the "treat" part of the popular "trick-or-treat" custom. Today we hand out candy instead of sacrifices. All Saints Day: Halloween Grows Up When Christianity came to the Celtic regions, the church attempted to overcome these pagan rituals. Rather than putting an end to Samhain altogether, they introduced Christian imagery into the pagan rituals. Pope Boniface... http://www.spankmetoday.dreamhosters.c...