Since ancient times, Pagans have paid their respects to departed loved ones, ancestors, and guides in the spirit world at Samhain (pronounced Sow-en or Sow-een), more popularly known as Halloween. Samhain -- from "samhuinn", Gaelic for "summer's end" -- is celebrated on each November 1st to mark the final harvest of the season. According to Pagan expert Terri Paajanen, Samhain is a time to reflect on the events of the past year, and to remember and celebrate the ancestors who have gone before.