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.
SAMHAIN: THE BIRTH OF HALLOWEEN is a local public television program presented by Detroit PBS
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Michael Londra explores Samhain, Ireland’s ancient roots of Halloween and folklore. (56m 46s)
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SAMHAIN: THE BIRTH OF HALLOWEEN is a local public television program presented by Detroit PBS