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Halloween, Samhain and the rituals of remembering ancestors
Halloween began as more than spooky entertainment. Its spiritual roots connect seasonal change with remembrance of the dead, much like Pitru Paksha and Samhain, showing how cultures have used rituals to honor ancestors and mark transitions between seasons.
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