Halloween: origin, symbols and how to celebrate it
What is Halloween and why is it celebrated?
Halloween, also known as All Hallows' Eve, is celebrated every October 31st and has a much older and deeper origin than many imagine. Its root comes from the Celtic festival Samhain, a celebration marking the end of summer and the beginning of the Celtic “new year.” On that night, it was believed that the veil between the world of the living and the dead became thinner, allowing spirits to cross temporarily.
Over time, this holiday transformed. The Romans, the Catholic Church, and later, American culture shaped modern Halloween: a combination of ancient rituals, Christian traditions and folk customs.
Halloween symbols and their true meaning
Beyond costumes and pumpkins, Halloween is full of symbols with a very special background:
The skulls: They do not represent terror, but the memory of those who are no longer here.
The candles: were used to guide lost spirits on their way.
The masks: They protected the living from being recognized by wandering souls.
The dark flowers: Like black or burgundy roses, they have historically been used in rituals of protection, mourning and homage.
Yes, although few know it, Flowers have also been part of Halloween since its origins.. Ancient peoples used aromatic branches, dried petals and flower arrangements as amulets to purify spaces and welcome the ancestors.
🕯️ How Halloween is celebrated today (and how you can put a stylish spin on it)
Today, Halloween is celebrated with parties, costumes, candy, and decorations all over the world. But more and more people are looking for a more intimate, aesthetic or spiritual version of this special night.
Some families create small altars at home, with candles, photos and dried or fresh flowers to pay tribute to loved ones.
Others opt for a more refined autumn decoration, using flowers such as lisianthus, chrysanthemums or dark anthuriums to replace the classic pumpkins.
And there are those who choose to give a mysterious or elegant bouquet, as a symbol of eternal love, remembrance or even emotional protection.
🧙♀️ Did you know that…?
In Middle Ages, roses were used as a symbol of protection against evil spirits.
In many Celtic villages, the eucalyptus or the laurel were burned in the hearth during Samhain to clear the energy before winter.
The purple and burgundy flowers They are associated with the passage between worlds, introspection and inner transformation.
🍂 What if we celebrated Halloween with flowers?
Maybe this year you want to go beyond the costume.
A well-chosen flower can also tell a story:
An dark Rose to remember someone special.
Un bouquet with autumnal tones to create an elegant and welcoming atmosphere.
Or a floral detail that blends aesthetics, emotion, and a touch of magic.
Discover it in our special collection of Halloween.
Celebrate Halloween with a twist
Instead of just thinking about fear or sweets, Why not give a symbolic and emotional moment? Flowers have that power. They bring calm, beauty, protection. And when chosen with intention, they also create memories that last.
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