Long before Edward Cullen and the Twilight vampires, Slavic folklore came up with the idea of the dead drinking the blood of the living in order to explain contagious diseases. If someone in a village ...

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 ...

Picture this: a roaring bonfire, scary ghost stories, spooky snacks, overflowing sweets, and spirited trick-or-treaters. Sounds like the perfect All Hallow's Eve, right? But have you ever stopped and ...

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

Autumn leaves, the last sun-baked days of moderate temperatures, and neighborhood yard decorations summon this look back to the origins of Halloween. We can credit Julius Caesar and his staff writers, ...

There is one place in the world where Halloween isn’t just celebrated, it’s part of the heritage. Welcome to Ireland — the true home of Halloween, where ancient Celtic traditions and Gothic legends ...

Halloween falls on Oct. 31 every year, which is a Friday in 2025. The Celtic fall celebration Samhain laid the foundation for some of the Halloween traditions we recognize today. Ghost stories and ...

Halloween is celebrated annually on October 31 and is not a federal holiday. The holiday's origins trace back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain in Ireland. While you figure out a Halloween ...