Jump to Ritual As the days grow shorter and the veil between the worlds thins, Samhain offers us a time to honor those who have passed before us. One of the most poignant and sacred ways to connect with the energy of deceased loved ones during this season is through the traditional practice of the Dumb Supper. Sometimes called Silent Supper, this ritual meal has deep roots in both European and American folk traditions, which have evolved over centuries.