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 ...

Autumn leaves, the last sun-baked days of moderate temperatures, and neighborhood yard decorations summon this look back to the origins of Halloween. We can credit Julius Caesar and his staff writers, ...

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 ...

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 ...

While Hollywood might have made America synonymous with Halloween thanks to classics like "Hocus Pocus" and "Beetlejuice," the tradition actually originated in Europe over 2,000 years ago. The ...

ALBANY, N.Y., June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Halloween will be here before we know it, and Celtic Tours is announcing our latest Spooktacular tour to the Emerald Isle! Every year we bring guests to ...

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, ...

Halloween, one of the most beloved and widely celebrated holidays, didn’t start in the United States — even though it’s become a massive part of American culture. Costumes, trick-or-treating, spooky ...

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 ...