We hope you have your costumes, pumpkins and candy ready: Halloween is just days away! An estimated 73% of Americans celebrate the spooky holiday, adding up to over 250 million people. Despite being ...

Every October, Halloween rolls into town like clockwork – bringing with it costumes, candy and decorations which eat into the bank account every year. Yet, most people don’t really stop and think ...

Halloween season has officially arrived. Dedicated to all things spooky, Oct. 31 is the one time of year that being a witch, werewolf or vampire is not only allowed, it’s totally encouraged. But did ...

Two local authors have done a deep dive into Halloween’s long history, taking readers and viewers back in time. Somerville writer Lesley Bannatyne has authored five books on Halloween. In one book, ...

Today is the day kids everywhere dress up as ghosts, ghouls, goblins or their favorite characters to trick you into giving them treats. But Halloween wasn't always filled with candy. According to the ...

Halloween can trace its origins to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain, and the evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, which ...

Think about Halloween and romance is unlikely to be the first thing that comes to mind. But Victorian periodicals and newspapers show that alongside dressing in costumes, enjoying themed cuisine and ...

After weeks of anticipation, the University of Connecticut has finally made it to the first major holiday of this academic year. Parties are being planned, last-minute costumes are being thrown ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. CHARLES — This year, the St. Charles ...