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Why This HALLOWEEN is The Perfect Time to Remember Those Who Are No Longer With Us
As the veil between our world and the next becomes its thinnest, Halloween beckons us to remember, to connect, and to honor those who have passed. Today, we embark on a spiritual journey, delving deep into the ancient rituals of remembering the departed, and perhaps… finding a message they might have left behind for us.
In the heart of ancient Celtic lands, as summer’s warmth faded and the chill of winter began its embrace, the festival of Samhain was born. This was no ordinary celebration; it was a time when the boundary separating our world from the spirit realm became almost translucent.
Bonfires lit the night, not just for warmth, but as beacons to guide spirits back to the world of the living. It was believed that on this night, the souls of the departed would return, seeking the warmth of their homes and the love of their families.
Today, as Halloween’s pumpkins glow and children revel in tales of ghouls and witches, the deeper essence of this night remains. It’s a sacred moment, a bridge in time, allowing us a passage to connect with those we’ve lost. For in the silent whispers of the wind, in the flickering shadows cast by candlelight, our loved ones are never truly gone. They linger, waiting for us to remember, to reach out, and to honor the…