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Ten places to celebrate Halloween in style

Monday 26 October 2009 18:03 GMT
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Halloween has its roots in Samhain, an ancient Gaelic festival roughly meaning “summer’s end”. During this time, it was believed that the divide between the living and dead became thin, allowing spirits to pass between the two worlds, hence the need to ward off evil whilst welcoming ancestral spirits home.

From dancing with dead bodies to walking with zombies, our fascination with the undead seems to be a universal trait that spans international borders.

So if you are in search of somewhere to celebrate the festival in style, read on.

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