More about samhainophobia
- Named for the ancient Celtic festival samhain, from the Old Irish samain, literally “summer’s end” and combined with phobia, “intense fear.”
EXAMPLES OF SAMHAINOPHOBIA
- The child’s samhainophobia is so severe that he refuses to leave the house during October, fearing the costumes and decorations.
- During the Halloween season, many people with samhainophobia may isolate themselves to avoid the holiday’s triggers.