The Year of Festivals: All Saints, All Souls and Advent
Celtic and Christian feast days intertwine on All Saints Day, or All Hallows Day (1 November), and All Souls Day (2 November). Dr Carole Cusack of the University of Sydney illuminates the ancient, medieval and contemporary practices around these festivals, with special mention for the Celtic celebration of Samhain. Advent on 30 November is one of the most important times on the Lutheran calendar. Swedish priest, Katja Lin, and German Pastor, Dirk Wnendt, explain the symbolism, the mood and the importance of Advent.
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