Why do we celebrate Halloween on Oct. 31? How Samhain ushered in modern spooky season

Halloween comes every year with treats, spookiness and costumes. But why do we celebrate it on Oct. 31? And what does Samhain ...
Greek Reporter

Does Halloween Have an Ancient Greek Origin?

Halloween famously comes from the Celtic festival of Samhain, but does Samhain itself come from an Ancient Greek festival?
Columbus Dispatch

Halloween has Irish roots? More on Halloween origins, how spooky holiday has evolved

Halloween falls on Oct. 31 every year, which is a Friday in 2025. The Celtic fall celebration Samhain laid the foundation for some of the Halloween traditions we recognize today. Ghost stories ...
Mathrubhumi English

What is Halloween? The story of how a Celtic festival turned into a global event

Halloween, known for its spooky costumes, carved pumpkins, and trick-or-treating, actually has roots that go back more than 2 ...