SAMHAIN: THE BIRTH OF HALLOWEEN

Program Rights Date Range

Thu, 10/01/2026 - 12:00 - Sun, 09/30/2029 - 12:00

NOLA Code:

SBOH 0000 H1

Number of Episodes/Length:

1 / 60

Genre:

Culture

Collections:

Media Manager, October, Halloween

Rights End:

9/30/2029

Producer

Wexfordhouse, LLC

Presenter

Detroit PBS

TV-G

CC

Interconnection

Stereo

Year Produced:

2026

Version:

Base

Michael Londra, host of the popular travel series Ireland with Michael, embarks on a spine-tingling journey through Ireland to uncover Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival behind Halloween. Blending rich history, haunting folklore, and modern traditions, the film reveals how this ancient celebration evolved into a holiday now observed in many parts of the world.