The line between the worlds of the living and dead will be their thinnest tonight. At least, that's what the old lore of Halloween says. While now the day is mostly associated with trick-or-treating, ...

Where did Halloween costumes come from? Some say the festival has its origins in pre-Christian traditions that mark the changing of the seasons. The ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which was also ...

Every October, Halloween rolls into town like clockwork – bringing with it costumes, candy and decorations which eat into the bank account every year. Yet, most people don’t really stop and think ...

We hope you have your costumes, pumpkins and candy ready: Halloween is just days away! An estimated 73% of Americans celebrate the spooky holiday, adding up to over 250 million people. Despite being ...

Fall brings a festive lineup of holidays, but one stands out for its costumes, candy, spooky fun and centuries of tradition: Halloween. Other holidays, such as Dia de los Muertos, All Saints’ Day, All ...

"Give us candy, give us cake, give us something sweet to take. Give us cookies, fruit and gum, hurry up and give us some. You had better do it quick or we'll surely play a trick." That quote is from ...

Why Halloween is a vital day in gay history Opinion: The costume-centric celebration gave permission for queer people to express themselves. And 55 years ago, it also marked the opening of the ...