Among the higher Sabbats of the ancient Europeans was Samhain, known today as Halloween or November Eve. In the old religion which long preceded Christianity among the Anglo-Saxons, Celts, and earlier natives of England, Ireland, Gaul, and elsewhere it was the day in the earth's cycle when the walls between the worlds were thinnest and when contact with one's ancestors took place. Modern witches and Druids trace the holiday at least to the time of the builders of the henge monuments and other megalithic sites which dot the British heath, dating from sometime between the late Neolithic period and early Bronze Age.
Traditionalists usually attempt to shy away from mixing traditions.
Adding to the significance of the Samhain festival is the fact it marks the end of the summer's harvest. Witches and other pagans honor the deities in all their manifestations. Paganism is a religion based on being in the world, of the world, and harming no one and yet, occasionally crossing spiritual boundaries. Powers of magick are called upon by initiates to bring about worthy purposes. For some it is difficult to heartily believe in more than that which is experienced, so we limit our values to earthly concerns like hard work, honesty, honoring the earth, accepting diversity, and enjoying life and liberty.