Halloween has been around for thousands of years. Here's what experts say about the holiday's origin, history and the meaning behind its...
3 months ago

Halloween can be traced to the ancient festival of Samhain. It was a Celtic holiday celebrated on Nov. 1 where the souls of the dead returned to their homes.
2 months ago

The celebration dates back to the ancient Celtic festival Samhain, which marks the end of the harvest season and beginning of winter, held on 1 November.
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On the night of October 31, the Celts believed the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead blurred, allowing spirits...
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Pumpkins lit up with candles, children begging for sweets and spooky costumes: American Halloween, celebrated on the eve of the Catholic All...
2 months ago

Halloween is a big deal in my family, being celebrated with much enthusiasm. So, too, is our Christian faith. How should we navigate this?
2 months ago

A closer look reveals that it's short for"All Hallows Eve", theeve of All Saints' Day, celebrated on November 1.
3 months ago

Halloween has a history dating back centuries. The roots of Halloween lay deep in old Christian traditions.
2 months ago

Of all the differences I knew would come up in marriage, disagreeing on how we should celebrate Halloween was not something I expected.
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Halloween is one of our oldest holidays. It originated in Europe and was brought to the United States by immigrants in the 19th century.
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