How a microbial infestation in Ireland gave us the modern day jack-o’-lantern

The most famous legend associated with the tradition of carved Halloween vegetables takes us back to 18th-century Ireland. It ...

‘A portal to the underworld’: Tramping a bleak bog as part of a spooky Halloween tour

Bogland is highlight of ‘Halloween Origins’ tour in Derry exploring the scientific and spiritual roots of the Celtic festival ...
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Halloween: The Brainchild of Ireland

Did you know? Halloween is an ancient Irish festival. Originally celebrated as "Samhain" (meaning "end of summer"), our pagan ...