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niyad

(128,569 posts) Sun Nov 9, 2025, 09:49 PM Nov 9

It is pronounced:

"Sow-in" in Ireland

"Sow-een" in Wales

"Sav-en" in Scotland

"Pumpkin spice" in America

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Samhain: A Gaelic word meaning "Summer's End". (Original Post) niyad Nov 9 OP

That's funny! Solly Mack Nov 9 #1

You are most welcome! I figured we needed break! niyad Nov 9 #3

I admit I had to look it up. LoisB Nov 9 #2

Halloween is simply a current iteration of this sacred day. niyad Nov 9 #4

. . . niyad Nov 10 #5

(96,087 posts)

1. That's funny!

Sun Nov 9, 2025, 10:11 PM

Nov 9

Thank you!

(128,569 posts)

3. You are most welcome! I figured we needed break!

Sun Nov 9, 2025, 10:24 PM

Nov 9

(12,041 posts)

2. I admit I had to look it up.

Sun Nov 9, 2025, 10:22 PM

Nov 9

(128,569 posts)

4. Halloween is simply a current iteration of this sacred day.

Sun Nov 9, 2025, 10:26 PM

Nov 9

(128,569 posts)

5. . . .

Mon Nov 10, 2025, 08:47 AM

Nov 10