Halloween, one of the most popular celebrations of the year, traces its origins to an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain.

their versions of our modern-day Halloween costumes. During the 800s, after the Romans had conquered and brought Christianity to Celtic lands, Pope Boniface IV proclaimed Nov. 1 All Saints’ Day, in ...

People gathered to burn crops and animals as offerings to the Celtic deities. During the celebration, the Celts wore costumes, typically consisting of animal heads and skins, and attempted to tell ...