Holidays and Seasons

Halloween History

The history of Halloween is one that has been long forgotten and mixed up by many people. Did Halloween history consist of an ancient celebration for the dead? Or was Halloween merely a festival for the new harvest in Gaellic times?

Our new cultural traditions to celebrate Halloween's history by dressing up as evil creatures makes us believe that All Hallow's Eve was a day for the devil, witches, demons and their minions to dance and summon up the evil spirits for one night.

Wear your costumes, eat your Halloween treats, and be prepared to learn about Halloween's history.

Halloween Customs and Traditions
By Yelena Jenkins
Halloween is a fun holiday filled with customs and traditions. Though they seem commonplace to us now, dressing like the undead and begging for candy door-to-door is actually an odd thing to do! Find out how these traditions came to be, and what they mean today. more
The History of Halloween
By Yelena Jenkins
The sugar-laden, costume centric Halloween we know and love bears little resemblance to the holiday’s roots. Read on to learn the history behind America's second-favorite holiday (just behind Christmas), Halloween more