Now that the costumes are put away, note that Samhain calculated astrologically (Sun at 15 degrees of Scorpio) falls on Saturday, Nov. 6, at 6:42 a.m. Greenwich time, which would be roughly midnight on Friday here in the Mountain Time Zone.
Last year Peg and I had a little blog-discussion of the two dates.
Scott Monahan’s archaeoastronomy page lets you calculate to the minute.
Check his “In the Movies” link for archaeoastronomical critiques, such as this one of National Treasure.
Oh, I don't know…once in a while, a little "cheap tat and candy" is fun. Just let your hair down and play. 😀 😀