Samhain had its origins, like many modern holidays or celebrations, in pagan times. As the sidhe-seers had been inclined to erect churches and abbeys on their sacred sites, the Vatican had been wont to âChristianizeâ ancient, pagan celebrations in an if-you-canât-beat-them-and-donât-wantto- join-them-rename-it-and-pretend-it-was-yours-all-along campaign. -
Karen Marie Moning