Was Lughnasadh really an ancient Celtic fire festival, and is it actually the same celebration as Lammas?

Discover the fascinating history of Halloween, tracing its roots from ancient Celtic traditions and the Pagan festival of Samhain through to its Christian adaptations in All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days in the UK and Ireland. This comprehensive discussion also delves into the Americanisation of Halloween, its cultural significance, and its modern-day controversies. Uncover how [...]

No! Samhain is NOT a “Celtic Fire Festival”, as contemporary Wiccans and Pagans often believe. That’s a view popularized by James Frazer and John Rhys, which lacks historical support and evidence. I explain in this video the true history of Samhain based on the historical research by Ronald Hutton.