History of Halloween

Ever wonder where the name "Jack o' lantern" came from? Ever wonder who came up with the idea of carving pumpkins and putting candles inside? Why is it associated with... keep reading →

The popular Modern mainly American secular holiday known as Halloween is a make up of sevreal beliefs, customs and traditions brought over from the Gelic Lands of Ireland,... keep reading →

Find out the Irish origins of Halloween - how many traditions have come from the ancient pagan festival of Samhain which was celebrated in Ireland in pre-Christian times. keep reading →

I grew up in the Northeast USA, where pumpkin carving was a MASSIVE Halloween tradition. Over here in Europe, people look at me like I’m an idiot when I tell them I want to... keep reading →

There is a direct connection between the modern celebration of Halloween and the ancient Celtic mysteries of the British Isles keep reading →

A few facts about the Celtic-Catholic fusion that has become Halloween. keep reading →

Samhain and Halloween For many people, Halloween is a chance to dress up in costumes and go door to door seeking candy. However, there is more to Halloween than that. I am... keep reading →

A story about the origins of Halloween; more than 2000 years ago. A time when masks where worn for survival and monsters where real. A time when ghosts could steal your soul. keep reading →

A not-so-ordinary approach to explaining the origins and practices of Halloween. keep reading →

While many think that Halloween is a uniquely American holiday, the truth is that the celebration of this day reaches further back into the mists of history and begins... keep reading →