Samhain
Schedule
Sat Nov 01 2025 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Morris Hill Cemetery/Pioneer Cemetery | Boise, ID
Looking for something to do this Samhain/Halloween? Treasure Valley Witches and El Centro Espiritual will be at Morris Hill Cemetery from 1pm to 2pm on November 1st. Why? To honor the dead. While some think that visiting the graves of past loved ones regularly only happened in a by-gone age, the practice is very much alive in a number of places and cultures including Mexico, such as Dia de Los Muertos (Do you know the historical date when it would take place prior to it being changed by the Catholic Church?), China, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Haiti, and Louisiana. When going in to a cemetery or graveyard (do you know the difference?) it is important to remember that this is shared space, both with other living beings as well as the dead, and that we are guests. It is not so much that the dead lie sleeping in their graves as their bodies (or what's left of them) do, but more that this is a space designated as a meeting place for the living and the dead, particularly those who are buried there. So be respectful and considerate of others while in attendance. What to bring:
*Prior to attending, be sure to bring with you an offering to be left at the front gate where you enter. This is for the Gatekeeper, who helps ensure you leave with no additional guests; a pour of rum, a cigar, or 9 dimes are all acceptable. Prior to entering, step out of your car and knock on one of the brick pillars, then place your offering on or beside the pillar; then proceed in and take the first right, you'll see us.
*Costumes are welcome and encouraged! In some lore costumes were worn to hide one's self from the restless spirits who were said to roam the Earth this day.
*A white candle
*Dish or beverage to share for Potluck
After we finish up at the cemetery, we will be gathering at Ann Morrison Park for a potluck dinner, music, and enjoyment. Bring a chair!
Where is it happening?
Morris Hill Cemetery/Pioneer Cemetery, 317 N Latah St,Boise,ID,United States
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