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. The ember was placed inside a hollowed-out turnip to keep it glowing longer. In the 5th century BC, people called Celts in Ireland began their New Year on November 1st (not January 1st ), therefore, October 31st was New Years Eve. Samhain, pronounced Sow-en , is the Sabbat 6 month from Beltane, and is the most important Sabbat. Naturally the still happy did not want to be possessed, so on the night of October 31st, villagers would extinguish the fires in their homes, to make them cold and undesirable. We know that kids love Dark night and so do the candy stores. Those fires were built on top of hills so that the spirits find their way. It is also believed that Samhain is also the time of the year for getting rid of weaknesses. On a piece of parchment paper write your weaknesses or bad habits you would like to loose. November 1st is a Catholic day of observance in honor of saints. Those fires were built on top of hills so that the spirits find their way. Many of the flying in darknesss were thought to be of an evil nature. This day is a celebration of the end of the Goddess ruled Summer and marks the arrival of the God ruled Winter.
The ember was placed inside a hollowed-out turnip to keep it glowing.
