Halloween History

Bobbing for apples is not an ancient pagan ritual in disguise. It is a floating-fruit party game that became a Halloween staple because a … Read more

Witches did not belong to one ancient festival. They became linked to Halloween through a long mix of late-October fire festivals, community folklore, centuries … Read more

Samhain did not rename itself Halloween. The Gaelic festival marked a seasonal boundary in Ireland and Scotland around November 1, while Halloween began as … Read more