Samhain

Pronunciation: Sow-in (rhymes with "cow-in")

Description: Samhain is the Celtic New Year, marking the end of the harvest and the start of winter. It is believed to be a time when the veil between the living and the dead is thinnest. Samhain is a time to honour ancestors and loved ones who have passed.

Where it’s celebrated: Samhain is widely observed throughout Scotland, with notable celebrations in Edinburgh, the Highlands, and rural regions like the Outer Hebrides and Orkney.