Blessed be! As the eve of October 31st draws near, so does the pagan holiday, Samhain (pronounced as “sah-win”). As Samhain approaches, you might notice how the veil between our world and the spirit ...

Fall brings a festive lineup of holidays, but one stands out for its costumes, candy, spooky fun and centuries of tradition: Halloween. Among Dia de los Muertos, All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day, ...

“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 ...

October 31 brings a very exciting, exhilarating holiday for many folks—Halloween, duh. Have you got your costume yet? This season has a wonderful lineup of holidays worldwide, including Dia de los ...

(Mass Appeal) – Samhain is a season or month beginning around Halloween. The name and history originate with the Celts of Ireland and the first recorded evidence of celebrating Samhain is 3,000 years ...

Barmbrack is a traditional bread dotted with currants that's eaten to celebrate Samhain, a festival that's been celebrated for millennia in Ireland to mark the end of the harvest and remember loved ...

Long before pumpkins and gourds ruled over late October, root vegetables reigned supreme. But it wasn’t just in the name of spooky fun. In the 19th and early 20th century, people in Ireland and other ...

Halloween is a magical time of year for many people. It’s a time when we can let some of our inhibitions go temporarily. Halloween allows all of us to confront our fears in a controlled way via scary ...

(WWTI) — On October 31, we celebrate Halloween. A day of scares, candy, the macabre, and all things spooky. The holiday draws on traditions from around the world, from the green hills of Ireland to ...