Folklore ArticlesThe History of Halloween
The clock chimes. It is 6:00 pm on October 31st. Children rush out the door, dressed to the nines...
Traditional Halloween Divination Games from Ireland
Halloween history has always had a spiritual element. In Ireland and other northern European...
Four Reasons to Celebrate Halloween Differently
Do you dread spending this Halloween running the trick-or-treat circuit in your neighborhood or...
13 Facts About Frankensteins Monster
Take some dead body parts. Stitch them together. Add one mad scientist, and toss in a lightning...
13 Facts About Chupacabras
The Chupacabra, also known as a Mexican Goat Sucker, is a recent addition to the world of...
13 Facts About the Grim Reaper
As spooky sights go, a glimpse of the Grim Reaper is enough to send a shiver down most spines. He...
13 Facts About Werewolves
Things can get pretty hairy when a werewolf is involved. A classic Halloween icon, the werewolf...
13 Facts About Vampires
Almost every culture in the world has its own vampire legend, and some date back thousands of...
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