OK, it doesn't quite have the same alliterative ring as happy Halloween, but one thing we can all agree on is that teachers all over Florida — and probably all across America — will rejoice: the ...
When the holiday of Halloween is mentioned, thoughts of candy, costumes and scary movies may come to mind. But that hasn't always been the case for the spooky holiday. There is a particular reason why ...
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 ...
Halloween is around the corner for another year, but for some, the annual celebration is more than fancy dresses and cheap sweets. The event has its origins rooted in traditions that celebrate and ...
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Samhain: A 5,000-year-old festival behind Halloween

Samhain was a major Gaelic festival marking the end of harvest and the start of winter. Rooted in Neolithic Ireland, it was linked to ancestors, seasonal cycles, and sacred landscapes. Modern ...
Halloween today is about candy, costumes, and spooky fun, with children dressed as superheroes and princesses going door-to-door collecting treats. At the same time, adults attend parties and decorate ...
“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 ...
One of the best parts of new parenthood is figuring out what your child is going to be for Halloween. Considering the costume possibilities for my 15-month-old, I have been surprised and often ...
Ireland has truly become the ultimate destination to celebrate Halloween in 2025. Rooted in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, Halloween originated in Ireland more than 2,000 years ago and, this ...
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Halloween in Ireland is not like Halloween anywhere else… Why? It’s all about the endurance of traditions that span centuries and connect us with our ancient ancestors. DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the ...