Few countries celebrate Halloween with as much enthusiasm as the United States. Americans spend months — and millions of dollars — searching...
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Halloween—that magical and mysterious night we all look forward to. But why do we celebrate it, and what are its origins?
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Have you ever wondered where Halloween originated? Learn about the early pagan traditions that shape modern-day Halloween traditions like...
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Raleigh McCool hates Halloween. And the thing he hates most about it is the costumes. Rather than offer a place to hide, the Halloween...
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The origin of Halloween and many of its customs can be traced to Samhain, an ancient pagan Celtic festival that is Gaelic for “summer's end,” a day to bid...
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Halloween's influence is transforming Día de los Muertos into a hybrid cultural tradition that simultaneously honors the dead and celebrates the macabre.
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Boo Baskets, anyone? Here's how one mom heard about this surprising Halloween tradition and tips on how to create them this spooky season.
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NPR asked readers for insights into their Halloween traditions and they did not disappoint. From unique offerings for trick-or-treaters to...
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For many, October is synonymous with one thing and one thing only: Halloween. Just the mention of the holiday conjures nostalgic notions of...
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – It's the spookiest day of the year, but Halloween does have religious roots.
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