Show Notes: Samhain, What We Harvest
You can listen to the LIVE stream here. Ubi sunt qui ante nos fuerunt? Latin: Where are those who were before us? Tonight can be considered the kitchen sink of Michigan legends, some history and a bit of reflection. https://youtu.be/rXdkCaw1UIY?si=sVb-Idnte9kwUj07Samhain (Sow-Win) Is The Celtic HarvestThe Celts are considered to have contributed many traditions to Halloween, or as it is known in the Celtic languages, Samhain. The Irish originated the tradition of carving gourds and turnips to ward off evil spirits. The end of summer means harvest time, and the passing of the year into the next with winter being a dark period synonymous with death and perhaps evil spirits. Samhain is one of the 4 Fire Festivals, and blood sacrifices were often made.It is interesting once Ireland adopted Catholicism, the practice…