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There’s no equivalent of Samhain, or Halloween as it’s known since Christians came on the scene, in old Norse culture, as the Norse people had their own distinct set of celebrations and religious practices. They did have various seasonal and harvest festivals, some of which may have similarities to the themes of Samhain, such as marking the changing of seasons and honoring the spirits of the dead. One such festival is Álfablót, a ritual to honor the elves or spirits, and Dísablót, which was dedi