Those who first celebrated what we now call “Halloween” probably wouldn’t recognize the holiday today. Still, you can see signs of the day’s somber origins all around at Halloween ...
What is the history of Halloween? The modern holiday of Halloween traces its origins back to Samhain, an ancient Pagan festival that marked the end of summer and the harvest season and the ...
Image caption, The Hill of Ward (Tlachtga) is believed to have been a major centre for Samhain celebrations One of the most significant claims to Halloween’s origins comes from County Meath at ...