Samhain is the name of a Celtic holiday, celebrated by Gaelic peoples in Ireland, Scotland, The Isle of Man and throughout the diaspora. It is also observed by various types of Neopagans. The modern celebration of Halloween is largely based on Samhain. This article is about the Celtic holiday. ... A Celtic cross. ... The Gaels are an ethno-linguistic group in Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man, whose language is of the Gaelic (Goidelic) family, a division of Insular Celtic languages. ... Motto: (Latin for No one provokes me with impunity)1 Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official language(s) English, Gaelic, Scots 2 Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister of the UK Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification    - by Kenneth I... Motto: Quocunque Jeceris Stabit(Latin) Whithersoever you throw it, it will stand Anthem: Isle of Man National Anthem Capital (and largest city) Douglas English, Manx Government (UK)   - Lord of Mann Elizabeth II  - Lieutenant Governor Paul Haddacks  - Chief Minister Donald Gelling  - First Deemster Michael Kerruish  - President of Tynwald Noel Cringle Independence... This article concerns those peoples who consider themselves, or have been considered by others, to be Celts in modern times. ... Neopaganism or Neo-Paganism is any of a heterogeneous group of new religious movements, particularly those influenced by ancient, primarily pre-Christian and sometimes pre-Judaic religions. ... Halloween is a tradition celebrated on the night of October 31, most notably by children dressing in costumes and going door-to-door collecting sweets, fruit, and other treats. ... This article is about the Celtic holiday. ...

Samhain may also refer to:

• The horror film Evil Breed: The Legend of Samhain
• The horror punk band, Samhain (band)