Tag Archives: Samhain

La Gazette in 2020: Samhain & Historical News Today

Posted on October 31, 2020 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, Happy Samhain in the present & in the past! I looked through La Gazette 1632 seeking for some curiosités on the topic, however I discovered only some ordinary War news I’m glad to share with you. For those … Continue reading →

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Samhain Mood

Posted on November 1, 2019 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, to make the Samhain spirit more complete, I’d like to present you this wonderful folk piece of music! Enjoy listening! Maria KethuProfumo

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La Gazette: Historical News Today – 1631

Posted on October 31, 2019 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, we go on our historical diving into events of the Thirty Years’ War. On the eve of Samhain, remembrance of the Past is most welcome: Silesia, May 29, 1631: ” This unfortunate province suffers much because of the … Continue reading →

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On the eve of Samhain – Korrigans & Breton Mythology

Posted on October 31, 2018 by kethuprofumo

The Celtic New Year or Halloween, choose what is closer to you, my esteemed Readers, invite us to move deeper in centuries and to ponder upon the Celtic French roots, yet too strong in the consciousness of the 17th century … Continue reading →

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Samhain at the French Court

Posted on October 26, 2018 by kethuprofumo

The Eve of Samhain or Samain, as the French name it, calls to ponder upon its celebrating at Louis XIV’s Court. The Celtic traditions were strong yet at that historical period, so we might suppose that the Court also took … Continue reading →

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On the Eve of Samhain

Posted on October 31, 2017 by kethuprofumo

The Eve of Samhain,(I doubt I will ever regard it as Halloween), is filled with a special sort of attraction. The Celts believed this night opened the gates leading to the World of Deads, gave a chance to communicate with … Continue reading →

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The True Origin of Halloween

Posted on November 18, 2015 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers,  The Order of Bards,Ovates and Druids has honored me with an opportunity to re-post in my blog a wonderful article  by Susa Morgan Black which explains the roots and the true sense of Halloween. I believe that knowing of the sources … Continue reading →

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