Samhain decorations

I am not a crafty person. I can’t sew, I don’t scrapbook, and the scope of most Pinterest-inspired projects is so far beyond my skills they may as well be on the moon. But even I can make candles out of little pumpkins, and given how cute and seasonal these are for the Halloween and Thanksgiving table, I wanted to show you how too. If I can do this, anyone can.

Crafting a Samhain altar involves honouring ancestors, celebrating the final harvest, and preparing for winter's introspection. Key elements include natural symbols like pumpkins, gourds, and apples; colours such as deep black, purple, and red; and personal artefacts like photographs, mementos, and handwritten letters. Ritual tools like candles, incense, and crystals enhance the spiritual connection.

Samhain's origins are lost in pre-history but the rituals remain alive and well across Europe; the dead were not to be forgotten or denied their place among

Want to host a Samhain party this fall that's more witchy than kitschy? We've got some awesome ideas to create a festive atmosphere that's truly magical.

And now we step into the darker side of the wheel. Into the days of roots and stones and antlers and bones. A time to shed what we no longer need to carry, and to squirrel away what will carry us through the cold months ahead. Samhain, Hallowe’en, Witches New Year…there are many names for this lim