Practiced on

Halloween, Samhain

Country of Origin 

Ancient Ireland and Britain 

Key Points / Halloween Connection

-  A silent meal traditionally held during Samhain (around Halloween) to honor deceased loved ones

Brief Bio

A dumb supper is a silent meal traditionally held during Samhain (around Halloween) to honor deceased loved ones, allowing participants to communicate with and grieve for ancestors while the veil between the worlds is thin. This ritual involves setting a place for the spirits at the table, eating in silence, and sometimes serving food in reverse order or using specific place settings to invite the presence of the deceased.