Western civilization is influenced by Paganism in some pretty surprising ways.
You
may be surprised to learn that many holidays we celebrate have Pagan origins,
including several that are associated with Christianity. With Western culture
being relatively young…
Over time, the idea of honoring all of the saints who had died transformed into the celebration of All Saints’ Day.
Halloween tends to get a lot of attention when it comes to celebrations in late October and early November. Still, it is far from the only celebr…
Samhain is an event meant to symbolize the cycle of death and rebirth.
Most people in the Western World know October 31 is Halloween, a day to wear costumes, eat candy, and indulge in the darker, scarier side of human nature. Still, it is far from the only holiday …
People of all ages celebrate Halloween in America.
Halloween is a spooky holiday with lots of creepy and fun traditions. For children, it means putting on fun costumes and heading out to ring doorbells and collect candy from neighbors and relatives. Adults also cel…
People celebrate Halloween with carved pumpkins on the porch for trick or treaters.
Strangely enough, Halloween is more likely to fall on Monday, Wednesday or Saturday than the other days of the week. For many people, Halloween marks the end of fall and the beginni…