While today we might associate Halloween with candy and scary movies, its history is much richer and more complex, blending ...

Picture this: a roaring bonfire, scary ghost stories, spooky snacks, overflowing sweets, and spirited trick-or-treaters.

Wondering how and when Halloween started and why we trick or treat for candy? Here's what to know about Halloween's past and ...

Halloween is taken from the ancient Celtic festival called Samhain. It marked the end of harvest time as well as the start of winter. By lore, it was said that on the night of Samhain, the line ...

Halloween's origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom and northern ...

Two local authors have done a deep dive into Halloween’s long history, taking readers and viewers back in time. Somerville writer Lesley Bannatyne has authored five books on Halloween. In one book, ...

All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain, and the evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, which ...

The holiday with spooky traditions. — -- Halloween dates back to the Celtic farming festival Samhain. The holiday marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. As the crops ...