Night of the Tricks, Snap Apple Night, Night of the Mischief, this piece elaborates on the feasting and prayerful remembrance of the dead. The ancient festival of Samain and the belief that souls were released from the dead on Halloween and All Souls Day.

The returning of the dead at Halloween is still remembered. Annie O'Hagan and Paddy McAleer explain the traditional belief that dead relatives visit at Halloween and the preparations made in homes to welcome them.

Halloween (a shortening of All Hallows’ Evening) is a yearly holiday observed around the world on October 31, the night before All Saints' Day incorporates traditions from pagan harvest festivals and festivals honouring the dead, particularly the Celtic Samhain.

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