During our Hallow’s Eve, spirits from around the globe come up for a breath of fresh air and family celebration. The origin of Halloween traces back to the Celtic Samhain Festival.
Samhain was believed to split the year into the darker half and the lighter half. It was essentially a Celtic New Year.
Samhain was also the day when the gate between Earth and the “Otherworld,” where spirits dwelled, was the least secure. The dead were able to crossover into our world for the duration of Samhain.
So, the bonfire was also used to burn off evil spirits. At the bonfire, people would wear masks to confuse the spirits on who was living and who was not, so that the angry spirits would not seek revenge for any grudge they had while living.
modern tradition includes Colcannon, a traditional meal eaten on Halloween that some families leave out for the spirits to eat, as well as a sweet bread called Barmbrack
China:
The Hungry Ghost Festival is just one of many festivals China (and other countries in Asia) have to remember their ancestors.
The Hungry Ghost Festival is just one of many festivals China (and other countries in Asia) have to remember their ancestors.
It’s a part of an entire Ghost Month, where it is believed spirits come out of the gates of Hell to travel our world to either reunite with family, or attack the living.
On day 15 of the visit, the family will try to give up offerings such as food to the spirits after what they believe is a long, tiring journey to crossover into our world. They also place photographs and ancestral tablets on a table and surround them with incenses.
On the last day, when the gates of Hell close again, the families will light paper lanterns on a river to help guide their ancestors back after their visit.
India:
In Sanatam Dharma we have Pitrapaksha where 15 Days we invite our ancestors, do Shradhas offer them food and belongings and make them depart from Bhulok when Devi Paksha Starts and we light up our skies on Diwali to show them the way back.
In Sanatam Dharma we have Pitrapaksha where 15 Days we invite our ancestors, do Shradhas offer them food and belongings and make them depart from Bhulok when Devi Paksha Starts and we light up our skies on Diwali to show them the way back.
Same thing happens in Mexico, Nigeria & Madagascar, China, Ireland.
Its ridiculous to see woke Indians celebrating Halloween for Ancestors in Devi Paksha & say banning crackers is OK.
Its ridiculous to see woke Indians celebrating Halloween for Ancestors in Devi Paksha & say banning crackers is OK.
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