Between themed TV specials, novelty candy flavors and the pageantry of the mass-produced costume, Halloween has become ... Samhain—“summer’s end” in Irish—more than 2,000 years ago.

Following is a transcript of the video. Halloween is known for clever costumes and candy. But those customs are a callback to centuries of past traditions. 2,000 years ago, Celtic pagans held a ...

Here, we take you through the incredible history of Halloween, from its roots in the ... The celebration of Samhain was first recorded in early Irish literature from the ninth century, but it ...

Halloween costumes have their origins in a medieval tradition called ... America from Europe — especially from Ireland during the Irish Potato Famine — brought their All Hallow's Eve ...

What is the Origin of the Halloween Celebration? Halloween, also known as All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve is a festival with a perfect blend of ancient and modern traditions and culture.