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Daily Archives: October 27, 2012
The Spooky Spectres of Samhain
Well, it’s that time of year – The celebration of the spooky festival my Celtic ancestors called Samhuinn or Samhain (literally “Summer’s End”, and pronounced Sow-een, Sow-in, or Soun). It’s also known as the Day of the Dead. The Catholic … Continue reading
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Tagged Day of the Dead, Hallowe'en, lifestyle, Samhain, Spooky, Weekly Travel Theme
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