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Samhain

Noun: Samhain is a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year. It is traditionally celebrated from sunset on October 31st to sunset on November 1st and is considered to be a time of thinning of the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead.

Example sentence: During Samhain, people gather around bonfires and dress up in costumes to honor their ancestors and communicate with the spirits.

Adjective: Samhain can also be used as an adjective to describe something related to or associated with the Gaelic festival.

Example sentence: Her elaborate Samhain decorations created a mystical atmosphere in her home.

Verb: To samhain is to celebrate the Gaelic festival of Samhain with traditional rituals and customs.

Example sentence: The villagers agreed to samhain together to ensure a bountiful harvest for the coming year.

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