Halloween draws on traditions from around the world, from the green hills of Ireland to Central America, reaching back some ...

Blessed be! As the eve of October 31st draws near, so does the pagan holiday, Samhain (pronounced as “sah-win”). As Samhain approaches, you might notice how the veil between our world and the spirit ...

Halloween in Ireland has changed dramatically from the Celtic festival of Samhain (that's pronounced Sau-ihn!) where it has its origins. Halloween in Ireland is an adaptation of a much, much older ...

The Irish have been celebrating Halloween since around A.D. 1000, and many of the celebrations that began in Ireland continue around the world every year. Back in the day, Halloween was a pagan ...

Ireland once had its own indigenous legal system, called Brehon law, originally written between the 7th and 8th centuries.

The bonfires of Samhain were said to welcome the spirits that could travel to Earth during this special time. Jon Naustdalslid/iStock It’s that time of year again. The summer sun is becoming a distant ...

These rituals rooted in the pagan origins of Halloween invite us to reflect on the past, connect with spirits, celebrate loved ones, and plan how we will enrich our lives moving forward.