It’s impossible to declare a real approach to the religion, though members of each denomination are under the impression that ...

For the economic historian, it is widely accepted that Halloween came to America along with the significant Irish wave of ...

Halloween is an annual holiday, celebrated each year on October 31, that has roots in age-old European traditions. It ...

The last Haunted History Walking Tour of the year in Summersville is a must-see. Author and ghost tour owner Sherri Brake shares folklore, Appalachian history and paranormal stories, from Mothman to ...

One Delaware law you won't have to worry about this year is in Rehoboth where it's illegal to trick-or-treat on a Sunday. When Halloween falls on a Sunday, trick-or-treating is held on Oct. 30. The ...

Candy, costumes, haunted houses, ghosts and monsters are a few things associated with Halloween, but when did all that begin?

October 31 means it's Halloween! Wondering how the holiday got started and why we trick or treat for candy? Here's what to ...

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 ...

Premodern society’s intimacy with ghosts arose from its profound familiarity with death. Low productivity in agriculture and absence of reliable means of transportation led to chronic malnutrition, ...

Samhain, my Wiccan friends told me years ago, was the time of year when the veil that sits between the worlds is thinnest.

Its roots can be traced back centuries but modern mayhem helped shape the celebration. It may seem like a simple question but ...