BOTH: And you are listening to In The Know, a podcast dedicated to the University of Minnesota. HEINEN: We are less than a week out from Halloween, one of the most widely celebrated holidays in ...

Put succinctly, the history of Halloween as we know it is a muddy, confusing collection of practices that probably owe more ...

Discover the eerie origins of Halloween and the ancient traditions that shaped the spooky season we know today.

The event has its origins rooted in traditions that celebrate and honour those who have died and the impending Winter months.

Explore the fascinating origins of Halloween, from its ancient Celtic origins to its evolution into a modern-day celebration.

Every October 31, the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain marks the midpoint between the autumn equinox and the winter ...

Supermarket shelves are buckling under the weight of pumpkins. Witch hats, cat ears and devil horns have been fetched down from the attic. There can only be one reason: Halloween, the spooky ...

Halloween is a fun celebration for many, but for queer people, it can be an especially meaningful opportunity to honour their ...

About seven in 10 people in the United States celebrate Halloween, but the eerie holiday didn’t originate here. Learn about the early pagan traditions that shape Halloween traditions today.

October is here, which means spooky season is upon us. Trick-or-treaters will roam the streets of Greater Cincinnati, candy bags in hand, come Thursday, Oct. 31. It's no secret trick-or-treating has ...