2007-10-30 07:15:19 · 19 answers · asked by G's Random Thoughts 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I know it has other names in other traditions, so if you celebrate it as sabbats, or all saints day or by some other name, do tell as to why the day has significance to you
2007-10-30 07:17:35 · update #1
I hear that ...for my 3 boys unlimited candy borders on a religious experience.
2007-10-30 07:20:03 · update #2
yes it does....it signifies when the veil between the worlds are thinnest and gives us a time to honor our ancestors and loved ones that have passed on....
It is also like the pagan New years eve!...
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2007-10-30 07:36:45 · answer #1 · answered by trinity 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I celebrate Samhain because I am a Witch. Samhain is the Witches' New Year, also, it is the time to remember those who have gone before me (ancestors, other relatives, friends), a time to meditate on the cycle of life, and a time when the veil that separates this world from the spirit world is at its thinnest, so it is a good time for divination.
Some witches believe that this is the night that the God dies and passes into the Spirit World to prepare for rebirth. This also the time when the Goddess is in her Dark (Crone) phase.
2007-10-30 16:28:42 · answer #2 · answered by Bookworm 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Winters Nights does. We celebrate our a little earlier then everyone else. It's more a range of dates then an actual date.
I do celebrate Samhain with my witch friends. I see Halloween completely separate and secular. It's the only time of the year I'm a witch.LOL
2007-10-30 19:37:07 · answer #3 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd call it more a 'spiritual' than a religious significance. It's another reminder that we as humans parallel the circle of life that exists on our planet. It's the time the veil between this physical world and other realms is the thinnest. just like right before one falls asleep. It's just a wonderful day of reminder of our very basic roots.
2007-10-30 14:24:40 · answer #4 · answered by American Spirit 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No as a Muslim I don't celebrate any holidays that were made by Pagans or have Pagan origins. I only celebrate the two Muslim holidays Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha.
2007-10-30 14:33:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not really, when I grew up we celebrated Guy Fawkes night on November 5. Halloween never came into it
2007-10-30 15:36:05 · answer #6 · answered by Peter A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me it does on multiple levels. Growing up RC, the Feast of all Souls and Feast of all Saints really touched me to the core. It is a time to remember ancestors, and those who have passed.
2007-10-30 14:24:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course, Darling, the veil between the worlds is the thinnest--and I get to transform durwood into something even goofier looking than he already is!
2007-10-30 14:21:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
When holidays with pagan rites and rituals are celebrated, there is a spiritual impact.
And not a positive one either.
Whether one wants to accept that or not, it is unpleasing to God to participate in activities that are tainted with old, or new pagan ties.
2007-10-30 14:57:16 · answer #9 · answered by rangedog 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
OF COURSE! samhain is probably my most important holiday. samhain is my time to contact the gods and goddess.
2007-10-30 22:07:54 · answer #10 · answered by Pluto VT 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋