434K views · 19K reactions | Before Halloween, there was Samhain  The Celtic festival marked the end of harvest and the turning of the year. Fires were lit to guide spirits, offerings were left at doorways and people donned disguises to protect themselves as the veil between worlds grew thin. From these ancient rites grew the traditions we now call Halloween and Ireland remains the true home of it all. #KeepDiscovering | Ireland's Ancient East | Facebook