Samhain decor

I am not a crafty person. I can’t sew, I don’t scrapbook, and the scope of most Pinterest-inspired projects is so far beyond my skills they may as well be on the moon. But even I can make candles out of little pumpkins, and given how cute and seasonal these are for the Halloween and Thanksgiving table, I wanted to show you how too. If I can do this, anyone can.

Crafting a Samhain altar involves honouring ancestors, celebrating the final harvest, and preparing for winter's introspection. Key elements include natural symbols like pumpkins, gourds, and apples; colours such as deep black, purple, and red; and personal artefacts like photographs, mementos, and handwritten letters. Ritual tools like candles, incense, and crystals enhance the spiritual connection.

Samhain's origins are lost in pre-history but the rituals remain alive and well across Europe; the dead were not to be forgotten or denied their place among