Cultural Project
Published on Nov 27, 2016
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Two hills in the Boyne Valley were associated with Samhain in Celtic Ireland, Tlachtga and Tara. Tlachtga was the location of the Great Fire Festival which begun on the eve of Samhain (Halloween). Tara was also associated with Samhain, however it was secondary to Tlachtga in this respect.
Much of the wisdom of the pre-Celtic and Celtic tradition is held within the yearly calendar with its eight festivals marking the important transition times and energies within the year. Samhain practiced at Hill of Tara (pic. above)
Photo by formalfallacy @ Dublin (Victor)
In many places a bonfire is lit to welcome loved ones back for the day. In smaller villages a candle is light and placed in a window to allow the loved one to find their way home.
Photo by barry burke1
Pan de muerto is placed upon the altar along with drinks to for the dead to eat and drink from their long journey across the veil. Marigold flowers are also placed upon the alter and scattered from the alter to the home so that the spirits of loved ones can find their way home.
Photo by kitty meets goat
The people would paint their face to look like skulls, this is done as to pass as the dead and to mingle with their loved ones. There are many variations of the mask, imagination is welcomed.
Photo by Cliff_Baise
