Celts

that is most associated with death. The Celts believed that the night before Samhain, the veil between the living and the dead became a little blurred. They thought that ghosts could return to the Earth and cause havoc by destroying crops, possessing people, and causing all over mischief. The Celts also believed that the presence of ghosts would help aid the Druids, their religious leaders, to make futuristic predictions regarding their culture. The Celts were entirely dependent upon…

soon became a time where terror resides in the hearts of the Celts. Halloween today, has taken a dark turn where sadists and commercialization have sucked the fun and the historical truth out of Halloween. Halloween or formally known as Samhain was an ancient Celtic tradition that indicated the first of November and this tradition was started before the 14th century. The first people to officially celebrate this holiday were the Celts that was first spotted in the Iron Age and Middle Ages; they…

Madagascar: Halloween Traditions and Culture Halloween hasn’t always been known as a festive holiday for silly costumes and sweet treats. Two thousand years ago, the first of November signified the beginning of winter for the ancient Celts of Europe. On that day, they celebrated a festival called Samhain during which they “gathered to sacrifice animals, fruits, and vegetables” and “lit bonfires in honor of the dead, to aid them on their journey, and to keep them away from the living” (Santino).…

Different Views on the Same Time Period Both feast days Halloween and All Souls’ Day come from one Celtic habit when it was celebrated the beginning of second part of the year. Since the Celts knew only two seasons, namely the darker half of the year and the brighter half of the year. Under the name of Halloween is this feast recognised in English speaking countries, especially in the USA, Canada and the British Isles whereas All Souls’ Day is celebrated in Christian countries. However, the…

of figures in a style that echoes ancient Greek art, once again hinting at extensive trade across the continent (Hallstatt 2016). This symmetric style is often seen in later Celtic art, further connecting the Hallstatt culture to that of modern Celts (Celts 2016). Extraordinary preservation has led to the discovery of a vast array of organic material remains, ranging from clothing to wooden tools (Silberman 2012). Incredibly, the near fully intact and completely dressed skeleton of a prehistoric…

October 31st and ending on November 2nd. The day of the dead was started centuries ago by the catholics and aztecs. This holiday is a combination of All soul’s day from the Aztecs and All saint’s day from the Catholics. Halloween was started by the celts over 2,000 years ago, it is celebrating the end of the harvest. Celebrations…

Boudicca was a Celtic female best known as the queen who led a revolt against the Roman empire in the year 60 or 61 CE. Most of what is known about Boudicca was recounted by two Roman historians known as Tacitus and Cassius Dio. While not much is known about her childhood and upbringing, it is generally agreed that she was born of royal descent. She was the wife of Prasutagus, king of the Iceni tribe, who ruled as an ally of the Roman Empire after the Roman conquest that took place in the year…

Triquetra knot The Celtic Triquetra knot is one of the most precious symbols to me it is a happiness that when you look at it it just makes you smile. It is beautiful and it to me means peace, tranquility, happiness and love. I have always liked to look at the symbol it just looks like it means you are being intertwined with things that you connect to. I would wear this everyday if I had a neckalce I love the look of it and now the meaning. There is more that one Celtic knot, Its…

The culture, music and history of the Celts in Ireland has influenced and created the modern era of Celtic rock and punk music. This paper will discuss the origins, development and instruments used in Celtic rock and punk music and give a view into how the culture, traditional Celtic music, and history has influenced them. Ireland has a long history and has been inhabited since about 500-300 BCE, but for this paper, the late 19th century and 20th century will be the focus (Hast, Scott, 20).…

physical world and the souls of the dead dissolves. Could this be the reason why is Halloween so mystical? The Mystical Origins of Halloween: Halloween is believed to be rooted in the pagan Celtic Samhain rituals. Samhain means summer's end. The Celts followed a lunar calendar, so Samhain signified the end of summer and the end of the lunar year. Celtic villagers wore costumes to appease the spirits who were believed to enter the physical world on the eve of Samhain. Celtic rituals honored the…