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 ...

Costumes have transformed from simple disguises ... Halloween is a holiday steeped in history, with roots that trace back to ancient Celtic rituals, Roman customs, and Christian observances.

It came out of a much older Celtic festival the well-known Samhain ... They also used masks and costumes to avoid being recognized, or fairies from kidnapping them.

It was a Celtic holiday celebrated on Nov. 1 where the souls of the dead returned to their homes. To ward off spirits, people dressed in costumes and lit bonfires. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY ...

Detailed and elegant costumes strike a balance between traditional Celtic attire and modern aesthetics, symbolizing the group's successful fusion of the old and the new. "ODYSSEY" is not simply a ...

Kilburn said one tradition linked to Halloween that resonates in the present is the Celtic festival of the ... They would also dress in costumes, often scary ones, hoping the mean spirits would ...

There are other celebrations of Celtic heritage across Texas ... with two playgrounds and highlights such as a fairy tea ...

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

Ring in the holiday season this December with memorable performances at the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center. Learn more ...

running from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and featuring live music from regional Celtic musicians, including Noble McCoy Band and Celtica Nova, and contests for best viking costume, best legs in a kilt ...