Wondering how and when Halloween started and why we trick or treat for candy? Here's what to know about Halloween's past and evolution.

The origin of the festival is disputed, and there are both pagan and Christian practices that have evolved into what Halloween is like today. Some believe it originates from the Celtic pagan festival ...

According to the History channel, Halloween most likely started around 2,000 years ago with a Celtic festival named ‘Samhain’ in an area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom and northern France.

In the United States, Halloween has boomed into the second-largest commercial holiday, generating billions in sales annually. While many Costa Ricans have adopted this tradition, others reject it as ...

Beginning as an Irish tradition, Halloween has grown into a nationally recognized festival in America. More than 175 million people in the U.S. plan to partake in festivities in 2018, according to the ...

Candy, costumes, haunted houses, ghosts and monsters are a few things associated with Halloween, but when did all that begin? According to History, Halloween originated with the ancient Celtic ...

The last time Halloween fell on a Friday was in 2014, and the last time the holiday fell on a Saturday was in 2009.

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 tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people ...

Picture this: a roaring bonfire, scary ghost stories, spooky snacks, overflowing sweets, and spirited trick-or-treaters. Sounds like the perfect All Hallow's Eve, right? But have you ever stopped and ...

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 ...