Wondering how and when Halloween started and why we trick or treat for candy? Here's what to know about Halloween's past and ...

From candy to cauldrons, Halloween’s favorite traditions have been brewing for thousands of years, according to West Virginia University religious scholars. Aaron Gale and Alex Snow, associate ...

The horrible history of Halloween goes back around 2 millennia to the Celtic festival of Samhain. Learn all about it.

Leaving aside the contents of Kidd’s letterbox, 1986 was significant in Scotland, the start of an unbroken run of 40 years in ...

It is the time of year when the pumpkins are ready, spooky costumes are finally taken out of the wardrobe, fake blood smeared ...

Explore the fascinating origins of Halloween, from its ancient Celtic origins to its evolution into a modern-day celebration.

The story of how black cats became the furry face of Halloween is downright scary. Here, an expert explains the fascinating ...

Discover the quirky origins of Halloween traditions, from turnip lanterns to “souling,” and find out how costumes, candy, and ...

Halloween draws on traditions from around the world, from the green hills of Ireland to Central America, reaching back some ...

The Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation recently announced “a particularly remarkable find,” the base of a Roman ...

Put succinctly, the history of Halloween as we know it is a muddy, confusing collection of practices that probably owe more ...

Carving jack-o'-lanterns started long before the legend of the Headless Horseman. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Cindy Ott, ...