The word “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve,” meaning the evening before All Saints’ Day on November 1. People in Scotland were the first to use this term, with “hallow” translating to saint and ...

Of all the holidays, Halloween just might be the most unique. A celebration of the macabre, it's the one time of year that being a ghost, werewolf or vampire is not only permitted, it's encouraged.

Skeletons, ghosts, goblins and other creepy things are iconic symbols of Halloween. So how is it that a holiday that nowadays is often associated with candy, costumes and fun has ties to a darker side ...

What is the history of Halloween? The modern holiday of Halloween traces its origins back to Samhain, an ancient Pagan festival that marked the end of summer and the harvest season and the beginning ...

Does this sound familiar? Mid-October, buy Halloween candy. Mid-October, begin eating Halloween candy. October 30, buy more Halloween candy. The holiday is now a multibillion-dollar industry, but ...

Bring on the pumpkins, candy, and costumes—it's time for some spooktacular Halloween events near DC! There are lots of ways ...

Halloween can trace its origins to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain, and the evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, which ...

Halloween is now a multi-billion dollar industry. The holiday traces its roots back about 2,000 years to the Irish countryside and a spiritual celebration known as Samhain. Does this sound familiar?