Holiday Blessings!
Around the world, during the months of October and November, people celebrate various observances for those who have died. Honoring the dead during is different from culture to culture. Yet, many of the old ways inform how we celebrate and honor the dead, today Halloween comes from an ancient Pagan feast called, Samhain. This was part harvest celebration and part feast of the dead, because the Pagan people of Ireland and Great Britain believed that during this time of the year, the veil that separated this life from the next was lifted. They believed their dead ancestors would come to visit, along with unwelcome spirits. The creation of jack-o-lanterns was a way to keep unwanted ghosts from visiting. Image via Wikipedia JACK-O-LANTERNS Later, this celebration was divided into two celebrations - All Saints Day and All Souls Day. The faithful would celebrate all the saints, asking for help or intercession in the year ...