Halloween

The Origins of All Hallows’ Eve

Long ago, in a land shrouded in mist and mystery, there lived a wise old druid named Aaran. He tended to a sacred grove, a place where the spirits of the departed were said to gather. As the seasons changed, Aaran noticed a peculiar pattern. Every year, on the night of the full moon closest to the winter solstice, the spirits seemed more active, their presence felt more keenly.

Aaran consulted the ancient texts and spoke with the spirits themselves, learning of their journey. After death, they would wander the earth for a time, seeking peace and closure. This night, the veil between the living and the dead was said to be thinnest, allowing the spirits to cross over more easily.

To honor this tradition and to guide the spirits on their journey, Aaran began a ritual. He would decorate his home with offerings of food and drink, leaving candles burning to light their way. He would also wear masks and costumes, disguising himself as the spirits he believed were among them.

Word of Aaran’s ritual spread, and soon others began to participate. They too decorated their homes and dressed in costumes, hoping to ward off evil spirits and appease the departed. This tradition continued for generations, evolving into what we now know as Halloween.

And so, it is said that on All Hallows’ Eve, the spirits of the dead return to walk among us, and we, in turn, honor their memory and celebrate the cycle of life and death.