The name Halloween refers to the Christian tradition of All Souls’ Day falling on November 1: the night before is All Souls’ ...

What we call timeless Halloween rituals are, in truth, inventions of culture, commerce, and reinvention. The post Halloween ...

For the last few millennia, the changing of the seasons has been marked by Celtic peoples with festivals. And some of the ...

From ancient Roman roads to today’s suburban streets, this article explores how transportation has influenced Halloween’s evolution – from Samhain rituals to modern trick-or-treating.

"Hiding behind their costumes, villagers often played pranks on one another, but blamed the spirits," Bannatyne told CNN.

Jill Stephenson goes on a Halloween rant about why Scots are so ready to “take offence especially when there is little cause to do so” (Letters, 31 October). This followed my letter of 29 October ...

Do you ever feel not good enough? Are you worried about your conscience and whether God, if there is one, might have reason to punish you? You are not alone. We all at times feel inadequate. The ...

DID you know the curious history of spooky Spain? Learn all about the origins of Halloween's Celtic origins. Though most souls associate Halloween with ...

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This Omaha yard haunt takes visitors through the horrors of one of William Shakespeare's most famous pieces of work. The Scottish Graveyard features the three witches, who told Macbeth that he would ...

As we enter the final stretch of October, Halloween is getting closer and closer. That means time is running out to pick out a costume. The best part about Halloween is dressing up, though at the same ...

NINE Scottish locations have been named among the ‘most haunted spots’ across the UK this spooky season. Thrill seekers looking for a spine-tingling experience this Halloween are being told of the ...