The smoke-belching chimneys of Oldham's post-Industrial Revolution landscape are a fitting description of William Blake's ...

The American holiday calendar is surprisingly rich with Catholic traditions -- St. Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, All ...

These rituals rooted in the pagan origins of Halloween invite us to reflect on the past, connect with spirits, celebrate loved ones, and plan how we will enrich our lives moving forward.

Among the most popular books of the time, bestiaries were filled with real and mythical animals and their lore, the ...

Celtic rituals, tricks of nature, and deals with the devil have all played a part in creating this iconic symbol of Halloween. The National Museum of Ireland—Country Life, near the town of Castlebar, ...