Samhain, in Irish, means “summer’s end.” Marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the darker season, this festival also marked a time when the doorway between worlds was open, ...

One of the most popular classic rock songs for the Halloween season is Donovan’s “Season of the Witch.” The “Hurdy Gurdy Man” singer once said the track was “prophetic.” When asked to explain the song ...

The witch’s new year is upon us! Samhain, the ancient Gaelic festival that marks the end of the Celtic year, occurs from October 31 to the November 1. Also known as the birth of Halloween, it’s a time ...

Halloween has its origin in Samhain, a Wiccan holiday that originates from a 2,000-year-old Celtic tradition, which marks the pagan new year. It's celebrated from October 31 to November 1, and the ...

The best classic rock songs often have sad backstories. For example, Donovan’s “Season of the Witch” was inspired by the dark side of the 1960s. The tune wasn’t actually a hit at the time, but it’s ...

As Samhain approaches, there’s nothing as appealing as a bone-­chilling work of fiction to gobble up on a long dark night. Here are some novels to keep you haunted… CJ Cooke’s The Last Witch (Harper ...

One of the best parts of new parenthood is figuring out what your child is going to be for Halloween. Considering the costume possibilities for my 15-month-old, I have been surprised and often ...

(Reuters Life!) - The following are five facts about the witch religion of Wicca and Halloween, known as the Wiccan New Year of Samhain: * The word "witchcraft" has three main connotations: the ...

You know what’s weird? I have always loved Halloween III: Season of the Witch ever since I first saw it back in high school when I was going through every Halloween movie, one by one. The weird part, ...