On this day, one island’s customary offering of a cup of ale was dumped into the sea in exchange for future seaweed harvests. Celebrants threw apple rinds over their shoulders to learn their future spouse’s first initial and roasted named hazelnuts (15[1])in love divinations practiced on this day. The Mound of Hostages aligns with the sunrise of this day when, according to Geoffrey Keating, all bonfires except for one on the Hill of Ward were extinguished. (15[1])Apotropaic (*) “parshell” crosses made from rowan are replaced on this day. This holiday is located opposite Beltane on the Wicca Wheel (10[1])of the Year. Food and drink offerings appeased the aos sí (“ehss SHEE”) on this liminal day when the veil thins between our world and the Otherworld. (10[1])For 10 points, Halloween rituals like apple bobbing and trick-or-treating originated from what Celtic New Year that starts on October 31? ■END■