Celebrate Samhain
Join Witches and Wise Folk from across New England as they gather to celebrate the thinning of the veil between the realms of the living and the dead. Now in its 18th year, Celebrate Samhain (pronounced “sah-win”) is New England’s premier Samhain festival – celebrating the final harvest and honoring those who’ve passed.
Enhance your magickal practice with a series of presentations by prominent metaphysical authors and instructors. Shop the unique wares of dozens of the finest mystical vendors and artisans from throughout the region. Enlist a reading with a gifted psychic; and be entranced by music and song that celebrates myth, magic, and ancient ways. Finally, join in an open ritual led by the leaders of Serenity Coven that honors the ancestors and beloved dead.
Confirmed presenters include:
Druid and craftsman Rev. Shannon “Bear” LaVallee-Cothran; author; Gothi (Norse priest) and professional wizard, Val Stormcrow; kitchen witch and owner of Cucina Aurora, Dawn Hunt; and Intuitive Counselor and educator, Diana Harris.
Druid and craftsman Rev. Shannon “Bear” LaVallee-Cothran; author; Gothi (Norse priest) and professional wizard, Val Stormcrow; kitchen witch and owner of Cucina Aurora, Dawn Hunt; and Intuitive Counselor and educator, Diana Harris.
At 12:00 noon, high priestess and accomplished ritualist, Lyrion ApTower, will be presenting a “Speaking of the Dead” ritual, where you will be able to honor those of have passed within the last year. There will be music, songs, a “lit” cauldron to gather around, poetry reading, reciting of the names of the dead, soul cakes and ale (cider?), and a gift of mystery.
Entertainment includes The Ladies of Integrity, Aristocracy, Repute, and Society (The L.I.A.R.S.), musician and bass player for the Delusive Relics, Justin Hunt, and musician and artist Keira Curtis and the band Ashborne.
Finally, at 5:00pm, to conclude the day, a meaningful public Samhain ritual that honors the dearly departed will be led by Irena and Valentine Stormcrow, HPS and HP of Serenity Circle coven (New Hampshire).
Celebrate Samhain will be held (rain or shine) on Sunday, October 19 from 10am-6pm at the DoubleTree Hilton Nashua, located at 2 Somerset Pkwy, Nashua, New Hampshire.
Admission is $10 with donation of a non-perishable food item (or $12 without) and grants access to all the day’s events, entertainment, and vendor rooms. Food donations will be made to needy local food pantries.
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