Origin of halloween

The fascinating history and origin of Halloween. Trick or Treat, Jack-o'-lanterns, and Halloween itself.

This is a worksheet to learn facts about Halloween. It is a reading task and there also are some activities to check the pupils' reading comprehension. Children…

Uncover the origins of Halloween, a celebration marking the beginning of winter and honouring the dead that has its roots in pagan Ireland.

Have you ever wondered about the tradition of Halloween? How did it start and why is it still celebrated today? I answer all of this in my article about this special time of year. It’s Halloween – the celebration the ancient Celts called Samhain. Samhain, means November in the Celtic culture, This marks the Celtic be

It’s that time of year again! All the traditional sounds filling the cool night air: Autumn leaves crackling underfoot, the hum of children...

If Oct. 31 isn't about carving pumpkins and collecting candy, then what is Halloween, really? Here's the scoop!

As children and adults around the world take part in the spooky festivities of Halloween on the night of October 31st, All Hallows Eve, few know of its ancient Irish Celtic roots in the Samhain (Sa…

It's a time for pumpkins, costumes & trick-or-treating. But what facts do you know about this day? Learn more with these 100 Halloween facts!