Welcome @Brandy Kirkland to The Odl School Paganism & Magic Community! Take a wander around, tell us a bit about yourself and feel free to ask questions. Then pull up a comfy chair and make yourself at home.

One for Sorrow Two for Mirth Three for a Wedding Four for a Birth Five for Silver Six for Gold Seven for a Secret, never to be told. Do you know any other folk rhymes like this?

The history of Halloween (not Samhain), has always confused me. Yes, like many of you, i've done the research etc. However, I've always found so much conflicting information. (such is the joys of the interwebs). For the most part we know about pre-Christian beliefs. We know that Jack-o-lanterns were originally turnips, and didn't become pumkins until the holiday came to North America along with some other now current Halloween traditions. Mainly the majority of North Americans (to my knowledge) beleive that "Halloween" specifically has it's origins generally in the UK. As with our UK Members here, and I've also been told by other various friends i've had over the years that parts of the UK didn't celebrate Halloween when they were growing up. So, honestly, I'd love to hear from our UK and area Members about their experience of the history and origins of Halloween from their persepctive. @Hannah Semple @Chloe-louise Mason @Rachel Harmsworth @Iyaraa Iam @Gwynne Conlyn I'm sorry if i missed anyone, not everyone has listed where they are.

What's your favorite Halloween or Samhain experience? I'll go first in the comments.

Welcome @KMichelle Falchenberg to The Old School Paganism & Magic Commnunity! Take your time to look around and tell us about yourself. When you're ready, pull up a chair and make yourself at home.