Why You Should Give Candy on Halloween
by Jordan Canon, Spiritual Advisor
Knowing a little something about blurred boundary lines between the living and the dead and contact with wandering spirits, I thought it would be appropriate to share the history and spiritual meaning of Halloween and what you can do to participate with your "soul cakes" to create positive spiritual intentions.
Good Day Lightworkers!
The tradition of Halloween dates back to ancient Celtic festivals, particularly the festival known as Samhain (pronounced "sow-in"). Samhain was celebrated by the Celts, who lived in what is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and parts of France over 2,000 years ago.
Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvest season and was considered a time when the boundary between the living and the dead was believed to be blurred. The Celts believed that on the night of October 31st, the ghosts of the dead would return to earth and cause mischief. It was believed that the boundary between the living and the dead was blurred, so people would dress up in costumes to ward off evil spirits. They also believed that the presence of these spirits made it easier for Druids, the Celtic priests, to make predictions about the future.
To commemorate the occasion, the Celts would light bonfires and wear costumes made of animal heads and skins. They would also gather around the bonfires and make offerings of crops and animals to the Celtic deities. It was believed that these offerings would help protect them from the wandering spirits.
When the Romans conquered the majority of Celtic territory, they combined their own festivals with Samhain. One such Roman festival, Feralia, which honored the dead, was celebrated around the same time as Samhain.
Another festival called Pomona, which celebrated the Roman goddess of fruit and trees, was also celebrated in late October. Over time, these various traditions blended together and added new elements.
As Christianity spread, the Celtic festival was incorporated into the Christian calendar as All Hallows' Eve, the night before All Saints' Day. This is where the name Halloween comes from. On All Saints' Day, people would visit their neighbors and ask for "soul cakes" in exchange for prayers for the souls of the departed. This practice became known as "souling."
Over time, the tradition of souling evolved into what we now know as trick-or-treating. In the United States, the practice gained momentum in the early 20th century and eventually spread to other countries. Giving candy to children who knocked on doors dressed in costumes became a way for communities to participate in the Halloween festivities and bring joy to children.
By participating in the annual tradition, you are offering karmic energy of happiness, pleasure, and delight to all the little trick-or-treaters who may find your home on their chosen path of destiny. Do so, and while most of you would not think of yourself as a druid priest, you can expect your intuition abilities to be temporarily heightened over your current level of evolution.
I like to give my visitors free spiritual astrology readings in celebration of the event, but most kids don't want to wait for one and surprisingly prefer picking through my ten-pound collection of candy for all their favorites as the more desirable choice.
Happy Halloween!
Love and light,
Jordan Canon
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