Explore the fascinating origins of Halloween, from its ancient Celtic origins to its evolution into a modern-day celebration.

While today we might associate Halloween with candy and scary movies, its history is much richer and more complex, blending ...

The word “Halloween” comes from “All Hallows’ Eve,” meaning the evening before All Saints’ Day on November 1. People in Scotland were the first to use this term, with “hallow” translating to saint and ...

Here's how you can really celebrate the Halloween (or Samhain) holiday this year.

Halloween season has officially arrived. Dedicated to all things spooky, Oct. 31 is the one time of year that being a witch, werewolf or vampire is not only allowed, it’s totally encouraged. But did ...

Halloween is taken from the ancient Celtic festival called Samhain. It marked the end of harvest time as well as the start of winter. By lore, it was said that on the night of Samhain, the line ...

Of all the holidays, Halloween just might be the most unique. A celebration of the macabre, it's the one time of year that being a ghost, werewolf or vampire is not only permitted, it's encouraged.

Halloween is celebrated every October 31. It's a time for dressing up, scaring yourself and devouring a ton of candy. But do ...

In this edition of Halloween Haunts, Philadelphia's ghostly history is coming to life. It's a tour of some of America's ...

MPL's Archives & Special Collections department is home to a wide range of primary documents that highlight the spooky side ...