Typical symbols of Halloween |
The history and meaning behind Halloween have long been
concealed from public recognition due to the modern scientific-industrial
zeitgeist that refutes the relevance of astrological influence. Many understand
Halloween to be a modern interpretation of the reformed Celtic festival of
Samhain, an ancient feasting celebration. However, throughout the northern
hemisphere, Halloween-esque holidays have appeared cross-historically and
cross-culturally for thousands of years in various forms during roughly the same
time of year: at the midpoint between the autumnal equinox and the winter
solstice.