Halloween has been around for thousands of years. Here's what experts say about the holiday's origin, history and the meaning behind its...
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Somerville author Lesley Bannatyne recounts Halloween's roots, while writer Sam Baltrusis explores Salem's dark past.
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Salem balances the dark tourism of the 1692 Witch Trials at Halloween with a cathartic approach to teaching and practicing social justice.
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The origins of Halloween trace back to Ireland. Several regions across the island lay claim to the birth of this globally celebrated event.
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While modern Halloween is filled with campy creepiness, the history of Halloween is intriguing and complex.
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Halloween is upon us once again, and ghouls, ghosts and scary creatures of all sorts are out and about. Where did our spooky rituals come...
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Most of us know that Halloween originated in an annual Celtic pagan festival called Samhain, which was then “Christianized” by the early...
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Its roots date back thousands of years, spanning Celtic festivals, Catholic holidays, and even British burial rituals. Here, we explore its age-old origins.
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From haunted ships to sprawling mansions and eerie towns, here are the best paranormal destinations to explore this spooky season.
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For a celebration of the combination of legends, history, wild imagination, and storytelling — there is no better holiday in Carroll County than...
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