Samhain
Samhain is he celebration of the final end of summer and of homoring those dead.
It is the time to bid farewell to God until he is reborn of Goddess at Yule
Many years ago, it was the time to slaughter and sacrifice animals to God to ensure survival through the winter. Since God was seen as a great beast with horns, the slaughter was symbolic of his passing.
Samhain is a time to come to an understanding of the natural cycles of life, and that all ife faces death.
It is a time to remember all those who have journeyed to the land of the young (heaven or the summerland)
During the day of and the day after Samhain, Wiccans believe that the spiritual/physical barriers are at their lowest. Most magick is worked on these days because of this.
It is a time to reflect upon your life over the past year and correct misdeeds. Align yourself with the thirteen goals.
It is a time to remember that the beliefs of an individual Wiccan are a part of Wicca. If your beliefs are not balanced, you damage Wicca, and, in turn, damage Goddess and God.
The Colors of Samhain are red and black and both should truely be represented upon the altar.
