Samhain takes place on October 31st. It is the clearest partition from transitional Autumn into cold, bitter Winter. It is the moment of the year where the veil between this world and the Spirit World is thinnest. It can be fearful, joyful and introspective in equal measure. It coincides directly with Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) as a moment to seek out our ancestors and our saints and start a period of learning. Join me for a tour of the rituals therein to ground you, protect you and lead a more compassionate Winter Season.

Joseph Ridenour is a Army Medic Veteran, Avon High School teacher, Esports Coach and Marquis Who’s Who Honoree. He is devoted to the Earth, his students, his daughter and practices Buddhism, Druidry, elements of Christianity and his own flavor of Paganism. He values silence, books, and feasts with friends. He has been a Unitarian Universalist for several years now and deeply values the community and challenges of democracy at work.