Samhain Traditions

[@Cronezonetarot]

I could listen to this folk wisdom all day. I didn't know about seed-fall or the story behind Jack 'O' Lantern. It was just like being in your kitchen with you. It's a perfect wild and windy Samhain here with swirling leaves and thrashing rain. The clocks have gone back and I'm off to carve my Jack 'O Lantern. Have a wonderful Samhain - you have enhanced mine.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

We have the same weather. Thanks so much for your kind comments

[@dietrichess9997]

When I was a child in the 1970s, I loved Conan the Barbarian comic books, and a bit later, the Robert E. Howard novels that the comics were based on. Conan (even in the comic books) used to swear "Macha and Morrigan!" and "Crom!" My gentle Scottish grandmother, a church-going lady, nevertheless recognized what I was reading, and explained to me a bit about The Mór-ríoghan, and Crom Cruach, and head-hunting traditions among the Gaels. I was astounded to hear this! I was perhaps eight years old! This was awesome! Remembering it now, I am still in awe of what my grandmother must have known, and how much she never mentioned in daily life. She didn't try to discourage me from reading these Conan stories. Instead, she guided me towards more scholarly Gaelic/Celtic sources. She didn't belittle or insult my childhood reading habits, she used them to steer me toward the source material. She was wonderful. 🙂

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

She was wonderful! You were so lucky to have her. xx

[@lifelovelettuce]

Many Samhain Blessings to those of you in the northern hemisphere. I am celebrating Bealtaine here in the antipodes and bringing flowers and greenery from the garden into our home. It's strange watching people around me, carving pumpkins! Thank you for sharing your rituals, Terri it's always a pleasure to be invited into your world. Blessings, Toni 🌹🐝

[@dietrichess9997]

I love the advice about the Rosemary and the Elder, especially, and the thought of the smell of "singed turnip". Thanks!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I love that smell! xx

[@P.J.Y-2dogs]

Happy Samhain from Nebraska to the world. I’m calling on the Goddess’s and especially my grandmother and great grandmothers to provide some peace so mote ir be

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

So mote it be and it is so xx

[@LavenderHazelwood]

I had no idea turnips could be so big.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

They were quite small as I didn't want to break my arm with all the carving 😂

[@LavenderHazelwood]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden Ha! That's funny. Turnips are fist sized where I live.

[@dietrichess9997]

@@LavenderHazelwood We have the large ones (dangerous to cut, almost lost a finger once) and the little ones also. The little ones are called Swedes, although I live in Canada, and still hear that term.

[@user-vg6lp9jj1z]

Ok this is the 3rd time I've watched this and I love love love your story telling. I feel the tradition of the verbal handing down if stories . Great job! Good history lesson. Giving a purpose and meaning to the things we do really does bring the ancestors back to life.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Wow! Thank you so much! Thrilled that you like it so much xx

[@avermontlife]

During the development of American culture, we mish mashed Catholic, Celtic, and Roman traditions to create something wholly unique to us, and called it Halloween. It is so tragic that we have destroyed what was beautiful and sacred about all of our holidays with consumer trash. As pumpkins are endemic to the Americas, it makes sense that early traditions were developed from them. I would grow those turnips if I knew the name of them. And I've seen how they shrivel up and look quite grotesque, adding to the thematic impact of the season. Folks do it here with apples. I appreciate your contribution to the tales, for even though I know them, it is so vital that we share them on and on, so they filter through time. People need to remember why we celebrate these times of year, the cycles, the seasons, and honoring the dead. We have no relationship with our ancestors, certainly not at Halloween, and it is detrimental to us all. We must all do what we can to keep our traditions alive, for how else will history recall if not through the passing of tales and the old wisdom?

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I absolutely agree, we must keep on telling stories and passing on wisdom of old - that is what helps us to keep connected to our human soul xx

[@onerainywish9759]

Bless your heart Terri. Thank you.

[@anneangstadt1882]

Lovely as usual! Very interesting how close this is to the Mexican Day of the Dead--honoring ancestors, the concept that the barrier between this world and the next is "thinner," even setting out food and gifts for the ancestors.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

WE are all people at the end of the day, regardless of where we live. I find it fascinating but not surprising that people living in different parts of the world share the same customs.

[@lauriem9658]

I don't think I have ever seen a turnip that big. Thank you for the folklore, and Blessed Samhain.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are welcome! Blessings to you and yours.

[@ctheo2020]

Thank you for these teachings! Here for this on October 31, 2023 🌿🎃 🌿

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are so welcome xx

[@dietrichess9997]

Ah! This video was posted two years ago, but I'm pleased to see below that you're still watching and commenting. Lovely video, and I'm just in the perfect mood this year, on the evening of October 29th. The last time I tried to cut up a turnip, I almost lost a finger. 🙂 I've yet to try carving one into a lantern, but I will! Thanks, and best wishes for the coming year! From Canada... Liked and Subscribed.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Happy New Year to you too and thanks for subscribing! Hope you hit the bell too as sometimes people don't get the notifications. For the turnip lantern, once you slice off the top, for the lid, you can use a sharp spoon to carve it, less dangerous!😂

[@kelleywyskiel8513]

My grandmother always talked about carving turnips instead of pumpkins. And about making and giving away soul cakes. Much of this was like being with her again. I never heard the jacks and the devil story though, or just don’t remember it if I did. She was a wonderful and beautiful human and I miss her every day even after she’s been gone for decades now. This was such a wonderful time listening to you.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Aww! how lovely that you had such a wonderful grandmother who took time to tell you such things xx

[@richies6420]

Does anyone else wish these videos would never end???

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you Richie, such a lovely comment for me. x

[@929jpotter]

Thank you for sharing this! I so enjoyed watching you patiently carve the turnip while chatting with us. Sharing this with my homeschoolers this week. 🙏🏼🤎🧡

[@tribalstyle138]

WOW. I learned WAY more in these 16min than my whole life about Halloween and Samhain! Thank you!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You're welcome, so glad it was informative for you xx

[@jamesbruss84]

Welsh boyo here. You’re a natural storyteller.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hello Welsh Boyo! Thanks very much!

[@tennesseenana4838]

What a wonderful explanation of Samhain! THANK YOU! It is so much better then the US Halloween. Enjoy your Samhain there and have a blessed weekend.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Blessings to you too! x

[@gailfairweather1515]

I have never seen carved turnips before thank you blessed be

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

This was the Irish tradition xx

[@zoemapp]

Could listen to you for hours I’m a Tudor re-enacter and know so many forgotten traditions you talk about x

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Wow! How fascinating. Would love to hear more. I loved watching The Tudor Farm and all the other "Farms" in that series.

[@zoemapp]

Yes We do soul cakes Jack the lantern strung up apples 12 days of Christmas following strict advent diet Kissing bough not a tree in sight

[@zoemapp]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden I’ve visited the Edwardian and the Victorian sites used in filming

[@Ladythyme]

Whoa! I never even seen a Turnip that large before. Ours here are only the size of an apple…if that 😏… love the storytelling… hope you Enjoyed!

[@louloustreasuretrove2122]

I spent today thinking of my youngest brother who passed away some months ago and today would have been his birthday. Thanks for a beautiful story to distract my mind away from so many worries and brighten my otherwise depressing and sad sort of day. I love your turnip lanterns, they are beautiful. Thanks for all you do!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Sorry you were feeling a bit sad but very happy to hear you feel cheered up. Blessings to you Lou xx

[@henriettanovember4733]

These turnips are wonderful! I live far up north in Scandinavia and we do not have Samhain here so it is very interesting to learn about it. Here we stand on the threshold to the long dark polar night, all we can do is embrace the darkness...

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Do you have any festival at this time with Loki - didn't he get fire from or for the gods?? Forgive my poor memory around Scandinavian mythology.

[@henriettanovember4733]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden No need to apologize! My memory is rather selective too these days. We do not celebrate such a festival. Perhaps they did once...we know so very little these days. But he did get fire from the gods in some old myths. He is a trickster and trouble maker. Disturbing the balance among the old Norse gods. I live very far up north where several cultures meet, as Finnish speaking groups, the kvens and the Sami. This is not the land of Loki and the aesir but of the old Sami gods and goddesses. I have very little knowledge about your gods in my turn. Therefore I find it so inspiring to hear about your culture and folklore. Wish you all the best!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

@@henriettanovember4733 I see. I wonder if the Sami have a Samhain equivalent ?

[@henriettanovember4733]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden Not to my knowledge. Today not much is known about their old religion as they where forced to become Christians during the 17th-18th centuries (Not all forced of course some wanted to as they found their way in Christianity ). The Sami did not write themselves and all that is written is by outsiders (many of them missionaries...)The old religion has a lot in common with other indigenous people living as hunter, gatherers and reindeer herders especially far up north. They had several gods/goddesses and shamans. The earth, rivers, lakes and so on was considered holy. The authorities decided the old religion to be devil worship and destroyed all traditions they possibly could (and worse). But somehow I can feel it in my blood...some old memories of how my ancestors once lived and worshipped...Wish you a happy day!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

@@henriettanovember4733 thank you for all the info xx have a great day yourself

[@sallylunamoth5542]

Thank You Terri I could listen to you for hours...My Mouth Watered as you carved the Turnip, That along with Swede & Parsnips are my favourite vegetables, glad to know you will eat all the inside 🎃⭐🐕🐶🤗💐

[@beckyhallam-rudd8547]

Thank you so much Terri. I could listen to you all day. You are so full of wonderful knowledge. Blessings to you.

[@avenginggoddess]

Beautiful video! I love the legends and lore you share. With affection from Virginia, USA.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks! Glad you enjoy hearing them xx

[@LasYuyu]

The story telling was awesome! Thank you for the tranquility, peace and wisdom you transmit in your films!

[@Burkwood]

I love the paradoxical nature of the Jack tale, very skillful storytelling, and you related it very well, I might add :) Here I am in Cape Breton Canada, visiting your table for a spell on Samhain, like a trick or treater. We'll, I'm off to the next house! :) Dave

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thanks Dave, have a great Samhain!😀

[@tiadoran]

I enjoyed the parts about soul cakes, setting space at the table and all things remembering and honoring the dead. I'm looking for ways to honor my late grandmother.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

These are lovely ways to honour our grandmothers and other ancestors, giving them some time. xx

[@truckertom3323]

When i was a little boy this is what we used to do, turnips were what we made lanterns out of, and in the middle we put a candle, as we didn't have those tea candles in the 60's, there was a bit of a knack to getting it to set....... My Granny was the answer she was brilliant at everything. (God bless you Granny Keir.xxx i miss and love you.)

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I was just thinking about that - about the candle and how you had to search the house for stub small enough😂

[@andrearenee7845]

I love this. The cycle of the gardener. The rythem of life, and tending to the soil every season... I don't garden like I used to, but one never forgets that natural pull when the seasons change. Very sweet.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I agree - that seasonal change is very magical as go into a kind of liminal in-between time. xx

[@mccbanfield]

Dear Terri, this is undoubtedly a special time. Whether it is celebrated or not, there is something in the air that is different, at least for those of us who believe it to be so. My dear ones who are gone, are accompanying me a lot these days. Even when they are always near me, I can feel that presence more clearly these days, I know that they are here, with me, taking care of me and guiding me in new challenges that are taking place these days. I am glad to be able to feel them and honor them. Blessings to you! Happy Samhain!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

It is an honour to remember them especially as you say, in these trying times xx

[@christabrewster7516]

I love these story's it's so facinating you have them all memorized. Your turnup heads are adorable.

[@CarolinaOmaSteph]

Samhain Blessings

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Many Happy Returns Carolina xx

[@pameladecicco6509]

Thank you Teri. When you struck that match, I literally smelled it...Blessed be, blessed Samhain.❤🇮🇪🍀

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Blessings to you and yours Pamela

[@imwatching4us]

Samhain blessings, love the Olde ways

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Samhain Blessings for a happy new year!

[@Helenlouisee]

Such a lovely, cosy and informative video 🙂❤️ thank you and blessed samhain hope you have a lovely day xxx

[@ArtistGoneWild]

Like many North Americans, my heritage is a mix of many different cultures and no one to teach me the stories and traditions of my ancestors, so your videos are really appreciated!

[@OldWaysGardeningandPrepping]

Samhain Blessings to you and your family. The main reason our Ancestors used turnips was the pumpkin from the New World had not came to them yet. Also another apple divination was to twist the stem saying the alphabet letters per twist when it snaps off that is the first letter of your husband to be name. Thankful and blessed due to my Ancestors from both sides of the big water. Take care and may you be blessed. ❤️🍀

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Happy New Year!

[@dreamasue]

I never thought about using turnips , those are so cute ! 🍁🍁🎃🎃🍁🍁🍁🎃🎃🎃🍁🍁

[@kestrelfeather]

That was great. I really enjoyed listening to your stories and folklore tales. I learned a few things about Elderberry, so thank you. Winter will arrive here in a couple of weeks from now so we've all been busy finishing the harvest and preparing for colder days and nights. It seems that summer flew by and autumn has run a close second. With recent rain and wind many trees have lost their golden yellow, brilliant orange and vibrant red leaves now. This morning I watched a whitetail doe just after first light. It frosty this morning. That graceful doe got up out of her bed in the meadow south of my cabin window. A moment later a buck stood up too. As things brightened doe slowly followed buck through a carpet of frosted weeds and ferns. Soon whitetail deer will be breeding here, elk and mule deer are likely finishing their rut now. - - - All those sunflowers out in my garden standing so tall and stately fed at least some small birds on their migration south this year. Snow has covered the mountain peaks in the past week, so winter has arrived in the high country. Thanks for sharing so much with us here. Happy Halloween and have a good winter. Cheers!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

What a beautiful picture of Autumn you paint with your words. Blessings to you too.

[@kavannahlight5378]

Happy Samhain! So lovely to sit at the table and carve turnips with you, and imagining that lovely harvest pie. Such a pleasure!

[@laura2842]

Love listening to your story telling. Ive never seen such large turnips!!! I love them. Cheers from Maryland USA

[@elpievonschoenburg9324]

I just found your chanel and wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed this video. I appreciate your approach to plants and magic. I find that your counterparts here in the U.S. tend to be more dramatic, materialstic, and frou-frou about it all, which can be rather grating. It's lovely to see a natural, earthy approach in action. It's a balm :) Thank you!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I know what you mean - way too frou-frou for me. (I never heard that phrase before but I can guess what you mean😂) So glad you enjoyed the film xx

[@arcanaluna444]

I’m getting some more inspiration for my upcoming Samhain celebrations, thank you for this lovely vid! xx

[@MrsMMcG]

Thank you for sharing the stories, especially Jack! Blessed Samhain to you and yours Terry ✨♥️✨

[@AntoinetteTarot]

Thank you so much for the folklore & history. I didn't know about the soul cakes. Turnips certainly have their own personality, that's for sure. 🧙‍♀️🎃🌻

[@elizabethcomiskey8339]

Thank you!!! Blessed Samhain to you and your family. Much love from Pennsylvania.

[@pattiroberts9544]

Absolutely love this information on traditional folklore. Thank you Danu!!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

So glad you enjoyed it. xx

[@seawallbird5724]

Dear Terri, i just want to tell you how much I love watching your videos and to let you know how much peace and comfort they impart to myself and I'm sure many others too. You have such a lovely presence and it transcends the wavelengths and is so calming and uplifting. Thankyou for doing this. I hope this will let you know how valuable and halpful your videos are at this present time when we are all encountering such a disturbing time in our lives . Even your pets are so beautiful and relaxed. God bless you and yours Love Helen

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Many blessings to you Helen. I very much appreciate your kind words and I am delighted to hear that you feel a sense of peace and calm. We are living in disturbing times and it is difficult to know what to do. Hearing from other people is lovely for me. xx

[@gnostic268]

The turnips you carved are so large. In the U.S. turnips are usually about the size of baking potatoes. Pumpkins and potatoes are indigenous to North America and that's probably why pumpkins are everywhere in October 🎃 I love the way the turnips look too.

[@sharonmcmann-morelli4896]

i am so blessed my heritage is from Ireland. Dunmore and Firmanaugh, both of my grandmothers came from each one. love listening and watching your videos ❤️

[@daniellereid01]

Thank you so much for this. As a youngster in the South of England, I used to beg my Mum to buy me a swede to carve as pumpkins were nearly unheard of where we were. I remember that smell and it brings back such happy memories. I also loved your stories. Blessèd Samhain to you 🎃🍂

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

That smell is SO evocative!! I love it.

[@ashley-cz1sl]

Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs. My grandma has an elder bush at her house. When we go to pick the berries my boys always like to have their faries spend the winter in the bush.

[@christinebrown6154]

Thank you Terri for a lovely podcast. Here in Scotland we always make turnip lanterns & never saw pumpkins. Blessings to you.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Same when I was a child.

[@sarahinengland7603]

In the north east of England we used to carve a turnip too, I must have been an adult when I saw a pumpkin for the first time.x

[@angelikakruger5854]

Many Samhain- Blessings to you ❣️ From Berlin/Germany

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Blessings Angelika!

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Turnips! Yes I stick to this tradition too here in Gateshead. Thank you for reminding me re Jack o'lantern too. I'd forgotten that folk lore. xxx Stay blessed bonny lass. 💖

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hi Moira, I lived just 30 or so miles from you in Stockton. Blessings!

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

@@DanusIrishHerbGarden I couldn't quite discern your accent...but I did think Bishop Auckland!! I absolutely love listening to your wisdom. Thank you so much xxx

[@patmillar961]

Blessings be yours Terri as we welcome and celebrate Samhain. Lovely to hear the folklore stories while watching you carve out your turnips. Memories of times past flood back...me as a child...then my children...now my grandchildren. I hadn't heard the story of children making little cakes and it's sad traditions are being lost as commercialisation takes centre stage. I'll be sharing your video in the hopes of a revival 🤞. In the meantime it'll be cakes all round for any trick or treaters calling at my house tomorrow....bless their little souls! Thank u for sharing Terri 🙏🎃

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you for sharing Pat and I think that is a great idea to give the kids good home made cakes instead of sweets that send them all hyper😂 Blessings for a happy new year!

[@jgrady9553]

A Blessed Samhain season to you! Thank you for sharing the story of Jack, the elder Mother ,the carved turnips and the recipe- think I'll be making the pie tonight with the pieces of our turnips and the vegetables we brought in before the frost. and lots of rosemary.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Enjoy - have a blessed new year.

[@chrystalnicole9461]

so lovely, thank you! I love this time of year, it's so magical

[@FishbowlMand]

These are the biggest turnips I've ever seen! Wish we could get them this large here in the states. I think they make great gruesome faces, even better than pumpkins!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I think so too.

[@michellem9275]

Interesting folklore...Thankyou 🎃

[@abigailirvine3414]

We carved turnips here in Scotland now everyone uses pumpkins we have a feast here at home and we remember our ancestors and loved ones that we have lost we also lay a plate at our table as well Blessings 💕💕

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Our Gaelic customs are very similar!😀

[@sewjackyo795]

Another lovely video Terri, and thank you for telling the story of the Jack o lantern. Always something to learn listening to you. ❤️

[@luizguilhermemoreirasales1548]

HAPPY SAMHAIN 🎃 🧙 🧹 HERE BRASIL 📸 🇧🇷 😎 👌 🆒

[@MCeili]

Thanks for bringing a bit of me childhood back to life. And right as we begin to celebrate Samhain.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You're welcome!

[@elaine6045]

Samhain blessings 😊 took me back to when my mum used to eat the raw turnip when we carved our Jack o lanterns.🧡

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

I love nibbling on the raw turnip. It's very tasty!

[@amacmti]

Well done. Absolutely. Facts and open mind. Discernment is key. ❤

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

Happy Samhain to you. Thank you for that wonderful story about Jack, and also I can get in touch with my Irish ancestors. I'm new to your channel and from Missouri.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Hello to you White Rabbit!

[@annwarner4040]

So enjoyed this,and watching you carve your way through the turnip,loved hearing the real traditions told by you about Samhain,magical,thankyou Terri .

[@ianring]

I loved this episode! I had never heard that Jack o' Lantern tale before. Blessed Samhain to you and yours & thank you for making this channel.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Samhain Blessings for a happy and healthy new year Ian.

[@1412mariLU]

This is such a lovely video, especially the tales about samhain. Living in central Europe I never had anybody tell me old celtic myths but this video made me feel like I have an irish aunt who I can drink a cup of tea with and learn about old times. Thank you so much Terri and have a blessed samhain 🎃💜

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

What a lovely sentiment, you can think of me as your Irish aunt😀

[@maryhow9898]

Nice and creepy looking!🎃🎃🎃 Enjoyed your explanations behind the tradition🤗❤️

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

Thank you Terri! 🎃 Good heavens! Turnips (those are Huge!) are a lot more difficult to carve than pumpkins! 😀 I didn't know the story about Jack. Thank you for sharing it. Samhain blessings to you as well! 💜

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Blessings to you Trish!

[@lolly7608]

I really enjoyed this Terri…Thankyou! New subscriber… I’ve been binge-watching! So much beauty, history and wonder in your gorgeous country. I look forward to learning much more… Blessings 💚

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Blessings Lolly, lovely to hear from you. xx

[@feingetarntesfischfilet4841]

I remember making "glühende Teufel" (glowing devils) from turnips (Dickwurz/Futterrüben) when I was a child❗🍠😆

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Same sort of thing I expect xx

[@loisbanks3614]

Samhain Blessings! Thanks for sharing about Jack!

[@marilynroberts6644]

That was so very interesting. I hadn't heard the full story about Jack till now, and your turnip carving turned out just right, as they intended 🎃 ! Sending love and Samhain blessings to you and Lol as well. Enjoy your soup and pie. Root vegetable soup is my all time favourite. 💜🕯💜

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Mine too Marilyn! Yum

[@sheeanabrugh]

So grateful to have found your channel. Samhain blessings.🎃🍁

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Blessings to you too Sheeana

[@123uschie]

Thank you for the interesting Samhain traditions Terry.

[@mariansmith7694]

This was lovely. Thank you. Happy Samhain 😊

[@jinxswedish4124]

samhain blessings im irish and and a witch and adore this video blessed be

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Many Happy Returns Jinx. x

[@jeanneamato8278]

I loved this! I really like your Jack O quartet. I’ll try this next year. Samhain blessings. 🍁🍂🎃🧙‍♀️

[@augustwolf_2256]

Happy Samhain 2022! 🎃🔥🌌🌒

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Blessings and may you connect with your ancestors x

[@jackipauls232]

Love your turnip heads. Thanks for sharing these traditions. Blessings & wishing you a wonderful Samhain 🎃🐈‍⬛🍂

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Blessings to you JAcki!

[@helenw8520]

Thank goodness for Pumpkins! I remember doing this with turnips in the 70's (in the NW of England) . Think my mum did most of it - was really hard work! Having said that I may try turnips (or a swede) next year to bring back our traditions rather than American.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Back in the 70s you were just a little kid with no strength. It's very much more satisfying using turnips for a number of reasons

[@heatherfoley4945]

Happy Samhain! Your stories are lovely and the turnip heads too! =)

[@storytellersd]

Oiche Samhna Shona Daoibh!

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Go raibh maith agat!

[@robertodimarino9761]

Wonderful and fascinating stories... Greetings from Abruzzo, Mountainous Heart of Italy 🖐️🔥🎃🍻

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Glad you like them! Greetings to you xx

[@oceanluv88]

loving these stories, thank you.

[@joiedevivre2005]

I've just discovered your channel & love it! Watching your videos feels like I'm having a chat with my favorite Auntie.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Well, little niece, you are very welcome! x

[@anyascelticcreations]

I just love these videos. They're all so beautiful. And it was so much fun to hear where these traditions came from. Thank you for sharing with us! 🙏🥧🕯🎃

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you Anya

[@michaelguillemette5013]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR KEEPING THE CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS ALIVE! Such Wisdom

[@rumorhasit9506]

You are a wonderful storyteller. Thank you, for sharing Samhain's traditions.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

You are very welcome. x

[@martybauer9420]

Thank you Terri. Enjoyed this video and the traditional way of celebratiog, the folk lore and tales.

[@tacywest8842]

So nice to share this special time with u. Thank you for the turnip carving, we dont get carving size here in wyoming but have had in foothills of colorado. Did not have complete history of jack before .

[@JB-pd4ni]

Always delightful!

[@jackiebartholomew2607]

Thank you for sharing you are fast becoming my favourite channel. We call those swede in the U.K.! Turnips are smaller and white with a mauve top. Xx

[@PHILIPPEEve]

TROP COOL CES LANTERNES 👍

[@gordonjackson2655]

Happy Samhain Terri. I only discovered your channel in the last two or three moths. My wife and I think you are wonderful, such a source of joy and knowledge. We very much enjoyed this video. I hope you have a wonderful Samhain festival., thank you.

[@DanusIrishHerbGarden]

Thank you so much Gordon and your lovely wife. So glad you enjoyed it and blessings to you too for this new year.