Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Today's Halloween traditions trace back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which was first celebrated in modern-day ...

When autumn falls across the Island of Ireland, the air fills with something more than just crisp leaves and candlelit pumpkins; it is the spirit of Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival that gave ...

With its breathtaking landscapes, lively cities and warm, inviting culture, Ireland is enchanting any time of year. But planning your trip to the Emerald Isle around a local celebration can add a ...

Derry takes its Halloween traditions seriously—with fireworks, parades, and thousands of people in costume. Derry Halloween is Europe’s biggest Halloween festival, turning the city into a multi-day ...

NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ireland has truly become the ultimate destination to celebrate Halloween in 2025. Rooted in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, Halloween originated in ...

Rooted in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, Halloween originated in Ireland more than 2,000 years ago and, this year, the island of Ireland is expanding its celebration like never before. With ...

Barmbrack is a traditional bread dotted with currants that's eaten to celebrate Samhain, a festival that's been celebrated for millennia in Ireland to mark the end of the harvest and remember loved ...

From Friday, October 31 to Monday, November 3, the veil lifts for four days and nights of deadly adventures in Dublin. From a spectacular Hallowe’en Weekend Macnas parade to haunted screenings to late ...

The line between the worlds of the living and dead will be their thinnest tonight. At least, that's what the old lore of Halloween says. While now the day is mostly associated with trick-or-treating, ...

Ireland has truly become the ultimate destination to celebrate Halloween in 2025. Rooted in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, Halloween originated in Ireland more than 2,000 years ago and, this ...