Dark Side of the Net: Halloween
Links: Origins and History of Halloween
- Ancient
Greek Samhain Festivals - Puanepsia, Oskhophoria and Theseia; plus
info on Ariadne and Theseus' descent into the labyrinth.
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Ancient Meaning of Halloween - Info on the word origins of Samhain,
the Celts, the Fairies, and light versus darkness.
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Atheists.Org on Halloween - At the Cusp of Halloween, a Nod to
Religiouis Origins. From Samhain to the Great Pumpkin.
- Dispelling
Halloween Myths - Info on the Roman Catholic Church's attempts to
Christianize the pagan celebrations. Also info on Irish and Swedish
customs. Written from a Wiccan perspective.
- Fantasy and
Folklore of All Hallows - The transformation of the pagan holidays
after the Church's efforts. All Saints Day.
- Halloween and
Samhain: Facts and Misinformation - Info on Samhain and Nos Galon
Gaeof, from a pagan perspective.
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Halloween History at Abigail's Halloween Party - Trick or treating,
jack-o-lanterns, masks and witchs' broomsticks.
- Halloween
History, Customs and Folklore at About.com - Articles and documents on
the history and customs of Halloween, plus links to more websites.
- Halloween
Customs and Traditions - Religious Tolerance's page on Celtic origins,
apples, jack-o-lanterns, Christian holy days such as All Saints' Day, and
Halloween in North America. Plus trivia on Halloween customs.
- Halloween
Facts and Misinformation - Religious Tolerance's page on Halloween
hoaxes, inaccurate beliefs about the origins, and opinions by religious
groups on Halloween.
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History Channel's History of Halloween - Wonderful Shockwave intensive
site with articles: Ancient Origins of Halloween, Halloween comes to
America, Today's Traditions, Superstitions, and Around the World.
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Magick Tricks.com's Halloween History - All Hallowtide, All Souls Day,
and the Jack O'Lantern.
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Story of Halloween - Pomona's Day, Romans invading Britain, and the
Druids.
updated October 2, 2008
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