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Cultural Celebrations

Samhain Masks: Honoring Ancestors

Step into the Celtic new year with masks that honor memory, harvest, and bravery. Choose from five printable designs—stag, leaf, boar, cow, and rose—then decorate with warm colors, found nature pieces, and gratitude notes for the year ahead.
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  • ✓Kid-friendly primer on Samhain origins and masking traditions
  • ✓Five mask templates sized for kids and adaptable for adults
  • ✓Bonus cutouts featuring leaves, spirals, and stars for extra layering
  • ✓Assembly tips for string or handheld masks using household supplies
  • ✓Reflection prompts to thank ancestors, mentors, or family friends

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What’s inside

  • Cultural overview describing harvest customs, ancestor visits, and the roots of trick-or-treating
  • Printable masks for the stag, leaf, boar, cow, and rose—each linked to Celtic symbolism
  • Cut-and-glue embellishments and guidance for adding safe natural accents
  • IPD notes and sizing suggestions so masks fit most learners comfortably
  • Journal and discussion prompts to capture wishes for the turning year

Extend the celebration

Read alongside our Samhain Celebration for Kids article for storytelling ideas, bonfire songs, and community activities. Host a gratitude circle, share harvest snacks, or stage a mini mummers parade with the finished masks.

Unlock the PDF mask kit inside your Learning Tail library to begin crafting for Samhain.