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

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

It is fitting that Samhain, now transformed into Halloween, should still be celebrated with pumpkins and ghosts in modern ...

There is much that is mystifying, interesting and beautiful in the beliefs on which the festival of All Hallows was originally based.” That was the opening line of the Washington D.C. Sunday Star ...

Everyone knows Halloween traditions - costumes, candy, and of course plenty of spooks! But do you know the history behind ...

Explore the history and culture of Halloween! Discover why October 31 is celebrated with costumes, haunted houses, and ...

Samhain is a season or month beginning around Halloween. The name and history originate with the Celts of Ireland and the ...

Many Roman traditions were merged with the traditional Celtic celebration of Samhain, History reports. All Saints’ Day continued the Samhain tradition into the eighth century. When Pope Gregory ...

Halloween, celebrated annually on October 31, evolved from the ancient Celtic festival Samhain. It features carving pumpkins, ...