Some of the Celtic “monsters” were originally gods but were later demonized as pagan creatures when many of the Celts became Christians. Yes, Dracula himself is an Irish creation (Irishman ...

This culture arose as a fusion between the Celtic Britons and the Roman culture that was brought to the islands, but its art ...

which was the second most important fire festival in the Pagan Celtic world, the first being Beltane, on 1 May." Samhain and Beltane are part of the Wheel of the Year, an annual cycle of eight ...

Halloween has changed over time, usually by those in power. Everything from Christians assimilating the pagan fest to setting ...

At Hyperallergic, we strive to make art more inclusive ... Day continues to mark the erasure of a pagan past that Halloween — which spun out of the Celtic festival of Samhain — embodies.

The modern holiday of Halloween traces its origins back to Samhain, an ancient Pagan festival that marked ... By the 11th century, as Christianity spread over Celtic territory, the Roman Empire ...

A Celtic Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Irish dancers and musicians bring to ...

Have you ever wondered where Halloween originated? Learn about the early pagan traditions that shape modern-day Halloween ...

The religious holiday celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and other religions from South Asia is coinciding with the European ...

Modern Halloween traditions are all about enjoying some spooky fun (and plenty of candy)—but did you know that Halloween originated from an ancient Celtic ... an ancient Pagan festival that ...