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Samhain: The Celtic Roots of Halloween

Posted October 8, 2025

Did you know the roots of Halloween go back as far as over 2,000 years ago?

Marking the end of summer and the harvest season and the start of winter, the Celtic celebration of Samhain has survived through the centuries.

Join award-winning singer/songwriter Barry Cloyd on October 9th at 6 pm as he takes us back to Celtic times, where it all began, and brings life to the tales and songs of this ancient celebration.

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