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 ...

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 ...

Although initially rooted in ancient Celtic tradition, modern-day Halloween is about as American as it gets. While commonly celebrated in countries such as Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, ...

There is something uniquely ironic about the over-the-top commercialization of Halloween in particular. Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival many consider to be a precursor to Halloween, was in part a ...

The origins of Halloween can be traced back to several places across the island As the leaves turn and nights grow longer, Halloween approaches. Typically a celebration steeped in mystery ...

It honored the Celtic God of Lugh ... and Lá na Marbh (November 1st). Oíche Shamhna is Halloween and Lá na Marbh is the Day of the Dead, or All Souls Day when those who have passed away ...

Most people are aware that Halloween's origins lie in the northern European Celtic and pagan festival of Samhain. Fewer people are aware of the unique and macabre Welsh traditions of our very own ...

Celtic folklore expert Dr Juliette Wood's lectures on Halloween attract lots of attention It all sounds far removed from modern day US Halloween, with its candy and Dawn of The Dead fancy dress ...