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Halloween falls on 31 October. Which ancient Celtic festival is it believed to have its roots in?
- ○Beltane
- ✓Samhain
- ○Imbolc
- ○Lughnasadh
Correct answer
Samhain
Halloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people believed the spirits of the dead walked the earth.
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