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SAMHAIN: THE BIRTH OF HALLOWEEN

Michael Londra, host of the popular travel series Ireland with Michael, takes a spine-tingling journey through Ireland to uncover Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival that gave rise to Halloween. Blending rich history, haunting folklore, and modern traditions, the film reveals the origins of a holiday now celebrated in many parts of the world.
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Schedule

  • Samhain: The Birth of Halloween: TVSS: Iconic

    SAMHAIN: THE BIRTH OF HALLOWEEN

    Monday
    Nov 2

    1 Hour

    Michael Londra journeys through Ireland to uncover Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival behind Halloween.
  • Samhain: The Birth of Halloween: TVSS: Iconic

    SAMHAIN: THE BIRTH OF HALLOWEEN

    Tuesday
    Nov 3

    1 Hour

    Michael Londra journeys through Ireland to uncover Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival behind Halloween.
  • Samhain: The Birth of Halloween: TVSS: Iconic

    SAMHAIN: THE BIRTH OF HALLOWEEN

    Sunday
    Nov 8

    1 Hour

    Michael Londra journeys through Ireland to uncover Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival behind Halloween.

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