The Spiritual Origins of Halloween

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Ever wonder about the historical and spiritual “backstory” of all our favorite Halloween traditions like jack-o’-lanterns, trick-or-treating, and scary-costume-wearing?

Since ancient times, cultures all over the world have marked the seasonal “wheel of the year” with celebrations reflecting the cycles of nature. And in the mid-Fall, all of nature seems to be dying…the leaves decay, the birds head south, the first frosts appear. The days grow shorter and in this deep, liminal time, celebrations have long been observed as a feast of the dead and an honoring of ancestors.

Join us as we explore some of these multi-cultural traditions and create sacred space to enter the darkest weeks of the year with our own modern-day remembrance ritual.

You’re invited to bring a photo or two of a beloved ancestor or loved one who has passed — someone you’d like to honor during our ceremony.

Why you should attend

• You’ll learn more about the seasonal “Wheel of the Year” and how we humans can mark those pivotal points with intention and reverence.
• We’ll then enact our own (brief!) ceremony to introduce you to the elements and symbols that accompany many of these ancestor-honoring traditions.

Can’t make it in person? A livestream option is available, so you can join from anywhere and still be part of the sacred circle.

Costumes optional — but encouraged!

Deborah Roth

Deborah Roth MA, is a Spiritual Life & Relationship Coach, and Interfaith Minister, dedicated to co-creating practical and magical strategies with individuals and groups to achieve fabulous lives, work, and relationships. She integrates 40+ years of experience in both the corporate world and the esoteric/spiritual disciplines of Feminist Psychology, Women’s Ritual, Astrology, and Tarot.

Deborah facilitates monthly New Moon circles and Full Moon meditations, as well as seasonal celebrations at her UU congregation in NYC – the Fourth Universalist Society – where she’s been a member and lay leader for 30+ years. She’s also the author of 2 e-books – The Authentic Woman Seasonal Playbook and Circle of One: The Art of Becoming a SELF-Centered Woman, and presents a regular video series as well, entitled: “Embody the Divine Feminine with your #InnerGoddessTeam” You can find those videos (and more) on her YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@DeborahRoth), and learn more about her coaching, books, and ceremonies at www.SpiritedLiving.com