In a modern era often disconnected from heritage and tradition, the quaint villages of West Yorkshire’s Colne Valley are doubling down on their offbeat local festivals.

This time of year, I often run across articles proclaiming Halloween a modern form of the pagan Irish holiday of Samhain (pronounced SAW-en).  But as a historian of Ireland and its medieval literature ...

Christians in many countries around the world are celebrating All Saints' Day on Friday, a somber and spiritual day in the ...

Halloween in the United States has its roots in the traditions of European immigrants, particularly the Irish and Scottish.

Halloween has a long and interesting history that has changed a lot over time. It all started more than 2,000 years ago with ...

Thursday is Halloween, the day before the Christian religion’s designated All Saint’s Day. I’m sure we’re all aware of the ...

The version of Halloween that we celebrate today was built largely in America on the customs and traditions of the ancient Celts. America then did what it did best – exported its own bastardised ...

Switzerland has many customs that are tied to the calendar - most are of pagan origin or have a religious connection. The festivals celebrated in Switzerland differ considerably depending on the ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Lisa Bitel, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences (THE CONVERSATION ...