Samhain (pronounced Sow-en) is Gaelic for "summer's end" and coincides with Halloween. Most of our modern day Halloween traditions stem from the old world Samhain celebrations. Samhain originated in pre-Christian Ireland as a fire festival to mark the final harvest of the year and the beginning of winter and the dark half of the year.

In ancient Ireland and other Celtic lands, Samhain marked the start of the New Year (and is still widely considered to be the Witches’ New Year). The people believed that the year began in the dark winter months and emerged into the light of summer. 
 
The in-between time of Samhain–between seasons, between light and dark–is a time of magic and mystery in which the veils that separate our world and the Otherworld are at their thinnest, and we are able to travel between them with greater ease. The boundary between the worlds becomes so porous, in fact, that spirits and the Fae can more easily make themselves known to us–and make plenty of mischief, if they’re so inclined. 

The ancient Celts were very much aware of this, and they would make lots of noise, light bonfires, and wear frightening masks to keep any spirits or other beings with dubious intentions at bay. Some people would place food beneath hawthorn trees, which are sacred to the Fae, or they would leave it out in their own homes, in the hopes that the Faeries would leave them in peace. To guard their homes against any unwanted energies, they would carve ghoulish faces into hollowed-out turnips and place a lit candle inside. This practice continues today with the tradition of carving Jack O’Lanterns at Halloween. Luckily for us, pumpkins are much easier to carve than turnips! 

We have updated the aesthetic of this iconic seasonal bar this year with a striking new design. Bold flames of bright yellow, orange and red jump out from an inky black base. We guarantee this one will sell out quickly! 
 
Samhain Harvest blends zesty orange peel and juicy mandarin with fresh cracked peppercorn for a spicy citrus delight! Our bestselling scent and one of my personal favorites and always in my stash!
 
 
Approx 4-4.5oz bar
Handcrafted soap will continue to evaporate water and lose weight over time. This makes for a finer, harder, and longer lasting bar. 
 
Ingredients: Distilled water, Coconut oil, Hi-oleic sunflower oil, Olive oil, Sodium hydroxide*, Mango butter, Cocoa butter, Avocado oil, Castor oil, Fragrance, Citric acid, Sodium lactate, Activated charcoal & Mica 
*None remains in final product