Halloween; why we celebrate A Zachary basile production

Celtic roots October 31 was the eve of a festival for their lord of the dead, Samhain Druids, their priests, burnt animals alive to see omens of the future These festivals were also the day of the new year

Roman intervention In 100 BCE, the Roman army invaded Britain and Gaul, or France. Roman rituals of Feralia and honoring Pomona in November and October gradually blended with Samhain Of course, the Romans hated this. Druids were hunted and killed and the religion was banned As Christianity spread, the Celts were taught reluctantly that their gods were evil and that their bonfires would protect against the Devil

The name 'Halloween' All Saint's Day was put in place to honor those who died for the Church. Also known as All Hallow's Even, All Saint's Day blended with the Celtic fires of Samhain and soon were regarded as Halloween

Most interesting finding and conclusion The burning Druids did during the Rituals of Samhain were incredibly cruel. Aside from animals, prisoners of war were burnt alive in front of whole communities Even with Roman Intervention and the burning of their priests, Celtic and Druid rituals remained strong enough for them to be an important part of cultures world-wide