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Ancestor altar with gilt framed family portraits, black taper candles and a silver chalice on dark velvet

Samhain 2026: How to Set Up an Ancestor Altar

What Samhain actually is, what the history supports, and how to build an ancestor altar — including how to handle the ancestors you would rather not invite.

Ravenna Blackthorn August 10, 2026 11 min read