Samhain

Samhain, known more popularly in modern times as simply Halloween, was originally a Celtic festival that celebrated the time of harvest and the beginning of the dark winter months. The exact traditions of Samhain/Halloween changed down through the ages, however, a few beliefs and practices remained consistent. 
== Facts: ==
-Samhain comes from old Celtic and means "summer's end."
-Halloween is a time of bountiful magick. Witches and especially Necromancers make sure to tap into this rise in ghoulish energy, fueling otherworldly rituals and spells.
-Spirits, especially Ghosts, are empowered as well. Spectral activity tends to spike sharply after sundown on Halloween Night. 
-The Catholic Church instituted All Souls Day, or All Saints Day, right after Samhain in an attempt to involve a Xtrian element into the otherwise pagan holiday.
-The day before Halloween is known as Devil's Night, and is traditionally a time of chaos and pranksters holding sway. This celebration has largely fallen by the wayside in modern times.
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== Thinning Of The Barrier: ==
Reapers and other Supernaturals associated with Death know full well that the day of October 31st is unique in that, heralding the beginning of the 'season of death' (ie, the beginning of winter) it causes a thinning in the barrier between the realms of the living and the dead. Souls from the afterlife and the underworld are believed to return and wander among the living. 
Members of the Order of Reapers, Necromancers, and other practitioners of the death arts will find their powers heightened after sundown on October 31st. Savvy Necromancers make sure to prepare in advance and cast their most powerful and important rituals during this time. The Order of Reapers is particularly known for withdrawing its members into the seclusion of its Chantries where the Resurrectionists are said to enact strange rites and speak with eldritch creatures from the dusty Land of the Dead. 
Supernaturals who are particularly emotionally distressed are known to suffer visitations from the shades of people who died. Lovers, friends and enemies may appear before them, ever so briefly, to give warning, ask questions, or simply haunt their still-living acquaintance. 
It should be noted that other cultural holiday celebrations are known to produce this effect, so it calls into doubt whether the power of Samhain comes from its location on the calendar or from the fact that so many people believe in it. Perhaps it's a bit of both. 
== References: ==
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNCeOmHsp7U
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5Y1RqCbuJE
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SamhainCategory:Pagan
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