Trick or treat: Discovering Halloween's Irish roots

Pumpkins, sweets and lanterns are familiar features of a well-loved tradition known around the world: Halloween. But did you know that according to many historians, the Halloween holiday may have its roots in an Irish pagan festival called Samhain? To tell us more, travel journalist Gabe Saglie joined FRANCE 24's Erin Ogunkeye live from Derry in Northern Ireland.

Oct 31, 2024 - 17:00
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Trick or treat: Discovering Halloween's Irish roots
Pumpkins, sweets and lanterns are familiar features of a well-loved tradition known around the world: Halloween. But did you know that according to many historians, the Halloween holiday may have its roots in an Irish pagan festival called Samhain? To tell us more, travel journalist Gabe Saglie joined FRANCE 24's Erin Ogunkeye live from Derry in Northern Ireland.

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