Medieval Life
Medieval life, it’s safe to say, was very different to today. Life was difficult for the majority, and even the nobles and the king could become fatally ill, or be ousted from their position. With violence, famine, hard graft and war a common occurrence, medieval life was often short.
What is Samhain? Discover the History of Halloween
The History of Halloween goes back as far as the 8th century for Christians. Pope Gregory III chose the 1st November as a day to honour all the saints (hallows) and martyrs, who did not have a specific day of their own. This would therefore be known as All Saints Day. The night before All Saints Day was known as All Hallows’ Eve. Over the years, All Hallow's Eve eventually merged from tongue to tongue into Halloween, or correctly Hallowe'en.