Between themed TV specials, novelty candy flavors and the pageantry of the mass-produced costume, Halloween has become so thoroughly Americanized that we often forget the holiday grew from much more ...

Worshipped across Celtic lands and later adopted by Rome, Epona was the powerful goddess of horses, fertility, and protection. Discover how she bridged two ancient worlds through faith and freedom.

While many countries, especially those in Europe, have designated ‘national’ birds, Ireland does not. This is somewhat curious since one particular family of winged beauties, the Corvids (which ...

As we come to the end of October and the beginning of November, the calendar is awash with reminders of our ancestors.

This Halloween, as children dress as witches for trick-or-treating, a real witch in Wausau is celebrating the ancient Celtic festival that started it all.

Halloween's origins in ancient Celtic festivals and its integration with Christian holidays. Read how Costa Rica adapts the ...

Halloween is an annual holiday, celebrated each year on October 31, that has roots in age-old European traditions. It originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light ...

Each year on Oct. 31, a large majority of the country dresses up in fun and spooky costumes to watch their favorite scary movie. Billions of dollars nationally are spent on candy and decorations. But ...

An ancient Celtic Festival, the Catholic Church, the Irish Potato Famine, and community leaders turned Halloween into the ...

In the midst of spooky season, one Ohio University class is summoning more than just Halloween spirit – it’s also proven so popular with students in recent years that it’s grown to become a favorite ...

Brigid was one of the most revered figures in Celtic mythology, a goddess of fire, healing, and creativity. Her influence touched poetry, protection, and the sacred flames that symbolized her eternal ...