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What is Halloween? The origin & traditions of All Hallows' Eve

Everyone has their own traditions at this time of the year - building bonfires, baking a brack or bobbing for apples – but ...
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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?

Origins of Halloween dates back thousands of years to Ireland

Hundreds of millions of people around the world celebrate Halloween, but only one place can lay claim to its origins. In fact ...
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Exploring the origins of Halloween in Ireland

Hundreds of millions of people around the world will be dressing up in costumes and enjoying treats in celebration of ...

When is the next time Halloween will fall on a Friday? It's a long wait.

The next time Halloween will be on a Friday will be in the year 2031. Halloween will next be on a Saturday in 2037. The History Channel states, "the tradition originated with the ancient Celtic ...