Explore the fascinating origins of Halloween, from its ancient Celtic origins to its evolution into a modern-day celebration.

From jack-o'-lanterns and cats to witches and vampires, Halloween has become synonymous with a set of spooky symbols, and ...

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Discover the history, cultural meanings, and global traditions of Halloween 2024, from ancient origins to modern-day ...

According to Dr Kelly Fitzgerald, Head of the School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore ... even today and you’ll see them ...

Like Halloween itself, the tradition of trick-or-treating traces its origins back to the ancient Celtic holiday of Samhain.

Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced "sow-in", celebrated over 2,000 years ago in regions that are now Ireland, ...

Halloween marks the modern witches’ New Year’s eve. It is a time spent celebrating death, fertility and renewal. Halloween is believed to be the time when the dead and other demonic creatures rise to ...

Jack-o’-lanterns represent creativity, community and the playful spirit of the holiday, bringing families together for the enjoyable tradition of carving and decorating pumpkins.

News of ancient Celtic symbols popping up in Spain might come as a surprise to those who think of the culture as being restricted to territories contiguous with Britain. But in ancient times ...