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Exploring the Celtic Tradition of Samhain

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The Church presents an exploration of the Celtic tradition of Samhain with  Karina Melvin and Kate Gilman and Jess Forsythe of Soundlove. COURTESY THE CHURCH

The Church presents an exploration of the Celtic tradition of Samhain with Karina Melvin and Kate Gilman and Jess Forsythe of Soundlove. COURTESY THE CHURCH

authorStaff Writer on Oct 11, 2024

“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” — W.B. Yeats

Did you know that Halloween has Irish origins? What do you know about Samhain? On Sunday, October 27, at 5:30 p.m. bring your yoga mats to The Church in Sag Harbor and step into the circle with Kate Gilman and Jess Forsythe of Soundlove, and very special guest Karina Melvin flown in from Dublin. The trio invites participants to an immersive inner journey through inspired breath, sound and mediation ritual, an exploration of the significance of Samhain, and a closer look at seasonal botanical magic.

Learn the origin and rituals of Samhain, a special time of year on the ancient pagan and Celtic calendars, and one of the root cultural traditions associated with our modern annual celebration of Halloween. Traditionally celebrated October 31 and November 1, the holiday marks a time in which the veil between worlds thins, where communication with ancestors and the spirit world is possible and it prepares us internally for the coming darkness of winter.

Karina Melvin, a clinical psychologist from Dublin Ireland, treats participants to the discovery of inner wisdom utilizing myth and storytelling. Together, those in attendance will gain a greater connection to themselves, each other, and the experience of Samhain.

Join the final program of The Church’s Fall festival and sharpen the senses to the magic that is all around.

Tickets are $30 (members $20) at thechurchsagharbor.org. The Church is at 48 Madison Street, Sag Harbor.

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