Thinning of the Veil

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[Intro]
That time of year
(When you should fear)
The thinning of the veil
(You’re turning pale)

[Verse 1]
The boundary
… between the living
(and the dead)
Harder to see
… forgiving…
(the devil wed)

[Chorus]
That time of year
(When you should fear)
Your soul consumed
(Without costume)

[Bridge]
The thinning of the veil
(You’re turning pale)
The thing to fear
(Itself is clear)
Fear!

[Verse 2]
In breadth (and depth)
Growing thinner (thinner)
Heaven and hell… (well)
Betwixt (we dwell)
Or couldn’t you tell
(Might be just as well)

[Chorus]
That time of year
(When you should fear)
Your soul consumed
(Without costume)

[Outro]
The thinning of the veil
(Hear the voices wail)
The thing to fear
(Itself is clear)
Fear!
(Fear itself is here)
Listen… hear

ABOUT THE SONG
Halloween began with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain around 2,000 years ago, a time when Celts wore disguises and masks to ward off spirits believed to roam the Earth during the thinning of the veil between worlds. This pagan holiday marked the end of summer and the harvest, and the transition into winter, with bonfires and costumes playing a significant role in the traditions to confuse and deter evil spirits.

The Celtic Festival of Samhain

Time of Year:

The festival was celebrated on October 31st, marking the end of the harvest season.

Blurred Veil:

It was believed that the boundary between the living and the dead became thin, allowing spirits to cross over.
Disguises:

To avoid being recognized or harmed by these spirits, people wore costumes and masks to blend in with the ghostly visitors.

Evolution of the Tradition

Christian Influence:

Later, the Christian holiday of All Saints’ Day (All Hallows’ Day) on November 1st incorporated some of the Samhain customs, with the evening before becoming known as All Hallows’ Eve, or Halloween.

Arrival in America:

Irish and Scottish immigrants brought these traditions to North America, where they continued to evolve.
Modern-Day Traditions:

The ancient practice of wearing disguises evolved into the modern tradition of dressing up for trick-or-treating, where people, especially children, go door-to-door collecting candy instead of soul cakes for the dead.

From the album “Ulterior“