Holiday traditions feel timeless, like they’ve always existed in their current form. Families gather around Christmas trees. Kids hunt for Easter eggs. Couples kiss under mistletoe without questioning ...

In Castrillo de Murcia, Spain, men dressed as devils leap over infants in the El Colacho festival, a centuries-old ritual blending paganism and Catholicism. This unique tradition, believed to purify ...

Take a look at fun Halloween facts about its history, candy, costumes, and culture: from Celtic roots to modern traditions we ...

We all know how commercial Halloween has become, with expensive dress-ups, trick-or-treat “candy” and fake cobwebs (please don’t – they kill birds!). But if you’ve ever dismissed Halloween as an ...

From ancient Roman roads to today’s suburban streets, this article explores how transportation has influenced Halloween’s evolution – from Samhain rituals to modern trick-or-treating.

The chase began around 3 a.m. on Laurenview Drive in Montgomery. Covington distillery wins top honor at world's most prestigious spirits competition Wenzel Distillery was also recently added to the ...

Children make a mad dash for eggs the annual Egg Hunt at Flood Park in Menlo Park on April 8, 2023. Photo by Devin Roberts. Easter is nearly upon us, bringing egg hunts (of a different variety than ...

The witch’s new year is upon us! Samhain, the ancient Gaelic festival that marks the end of the Celtic year, occurs from October 31 to the November 1. Also known as the birth of Halloween, it’s a time ...