The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In...
181 months ago

One study estimated that the UK produced about 2000 tonnes (equivalent to 83 million plastic water bottles) worth of waste from Halloween costumes in 2019.
14 months ago

The Catholic faith describes natural and supernatural realities existing in a relationship of communion or coinherence that is called sacramental.
26 months ago

Purim unequivocally kicks Halloween's rump. Of course, I am slightly biased: If Halloween featured a Queen Esther, I might be inclined to change my preference.
115 months ago

We now spend about $12 billion on Halloween, a 300% increase since 2005. And over 70% of us celebrate, although most have removed any ritual, or spiritual...
2 months ago

Listen to Professor Neil Lerner explore the staying power of John Carpenter's iconic theme music and how it remains so unsettling all these years later.
27 months ago

These costumes aren't funny and harmless; cultural appropriation isn't senseless outrage. It's a painful, dehumanizing attack on their culture.
86 months ago

Synopsis On a cold Halloween night in 1963, six year old Michael Myers brutally murdered his 17-year-old sister, Judith. He was sentenced and locked away for 15...
105 months ago

If you do plan to ration your kids' candy, letting them choose their favorites will make them happier overall (and less likely to wage war for more candy).
98 months ago

Asheville Parks & Recreation (APR) today announced a series of events for kids, families, and community members to celebrate Halloween with additional programs...
2 months ago