Question 1

Is this a free event?

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Yes, entry to this event is free to the public. Tickets will be available to purchase for food, beverages and select activities.

Question 2

Is there an age requirement to attend the event?

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No, all ages are welcome to attend.

Question 3

Can I dress up in costume?

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Yes, we encourage you to dress up in your favorite festive attire!

Question 4

What is All Hallows' Eve?

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All Hallows' Eve falls on the 31st of October each year, and is the day before All Hallows' Day, also known as All Saints' Day in the Christian calendar. It begins the observance of Allhallowtide, the time for remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed. On All Hallows Eve, the veil between the world of the living and the world of the dead was thin. It allows the souls of the dead to come back to earth and walk among the living.

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What is Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead)?

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Day of the Dead (Dia De Muertos) is a two day holiday that reunites the living and dead. Families create ofrendas (Offerings) to honor their departed family members that have passed. These altars are decorated with bright yellow marigold flowers, photos of the departed, and the favorite foods and drinks of the one being honored. The offerings are believed to encourage visits from the land of the dead as the departed souls hear their prayers, smell their foods and join in the celebrations!   Day of the Dead is a rare holiday for celebrating death and life. It is unlike any holiday where mourning is exchanged for celebration.

Question 6

What is Samhain (pronounced "sow-en")?"

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Samhain’s (pronounced "sow-en") literal meaning is, “summer’s end,” and the Samhain festival marked the end of long, daylight hours and the beginning of short, cold days. This is when harvesting ended, and winter began its chilly approach. Samhain, The Witches' New Year (Halloween) is a time to reconnect with our ancestors, and honor those who have died. This is the time when the veil between our world and the spirit realm is thin, so it's the perfect time of year to make contact with the dead.

Question 7

What is The Wheel of the Year?

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The Wheel of the Year is comprised of eight Sabbats or festivals that occur on or around the same day each year. The eight Sabbats are comprised of four solar events, i.e. the Summer Solstice, Winter Solstice, Spring Equinox, and Fall Equinox. The remaining four festivals are based on seasonal changes and farming.   Here’s a rundown of the eight Sabbats, what they align with, and their dates:   Yule: December 21st – January 1st Winter Solstice   Imbolc: February 1st Holiday is known as Candlemas which signifies the first signs of Spring   Ostara: March 20th Spring Equinox (first day of Spring)   Beltane: April 30th – May 1st A fire ceremony that signifies the midpoint between Spring and Summer   Litha: June 21st or 22nd Summer Solstice   Lughnasadh: July 31st – August 1st Marks the first harvest of the year   Mabon: September 21st – September 23rd Fall Equinox   Samhain: October 31st – November 1st Marks the New Year on the wheel of the year. Considered by many to be the most important of all the Sabbats.

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