Halloween, one of the most popular celebrations of the year, traces its origins to an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain. Celebrated over 2,000 years ago by the peoples of Ireland, Scotland ...

The day's morbid traditions go back to ancient times. Historians have linked Halloween to Samhain, the Celtic festival of the summer's end celebrated in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man.

Here is how the holiday has evolved. Over 2,000 years ago The origins of present day Halloween are believed to date back over 2,000 years ago to a Celtic festival known as Samhain. Fearing evil ...

It’s October, more yet it’s nearly Halloween. Being a parent has certainly rekindled my fondness for Halloween. The costumes, candy, pumpkins, and the excitement in my child’s ...

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That can only mean one thing: Halloween is upon us. A festival with Celtic roots, Halloween is widely celebrated in the UK and is now mainly associated with trick or treating, fancy dressing and ...

Within these Celtic traditions, we can also find the origins of Halloween. Celtic Pagans would celebrate their new year on 1 November, and their New Year’s Eve festival was called Samhain ...

And a safe way to face our deepest fears. Halloween has roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, meaning summer's end. People would slaughter animals for winter food. They'd mark the ...