From outrageous costumes to trick or treat: the unexpected ancient roots of Halloween's most popular – and most esoteric – ...

This traditional festival dates back over 2,000 years, coinciding with the end of the harvest season and the start of the ...

Halloween wouldn’t be the holiday it is today without the influence of faith leaders, but that doesn’t make Halloween a ...

Have you ever wondered where Halloween originated? Learn about the early pagan traditions that shape modern-day Halloween ...

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Halloween, celebrated on October 31, is a festival of costumes, candies, spooky tales, and ghostly decorations, enjoyed ...

While many think of Halloween as American, Irish immigrants introduced their traditions to America. Its roots come from the Gaelic festival of Samhain. Many Australians are marking Halloween by ...

Halloween spending has been on the rise for years and reached a record high in 2023, according to the National Retail ...

Phoebe Smith A papier mâché sculpture of Áillen will form part of a huge procession at the festival this year (Credit: Phoebe Smith) Halloween, or Samhain (pronounced Sow-in, literally meaning ...

Samhain festival is said to be the pagan origin of Halloween, also called the Feast of the Dead. During the festival, sacrifices with crops and animals were offered - with signs of these at the ...

In New York, the city famously comes alive every year with a Halloween parade featuring participants in elaborate and outlandish costumes. Playing with fire Echoes of Samhain also live on today in ...