Every year in the United States people all over the country celebrate Halloween on October 31st. On Halloween most children dress up in costumes and spend the night trick-or-treating. Halloween is not just for kids though. People of all ages … Continue reading Anthropology: The History and Evolution of Halloween in the United States
Dziady (also known as Forefather’s Eve) is a Slavic holiday celebrated at night, from 31st October to 1st November. Similar to today’s Halloween and the old Celtic tradition of Samhain, Dziady honors dead ancestors, and (presumably) allows for contacting their … Continue reading Anthropology: Dziady, the Slavic Halloween and Its Cultural Significance
Do you know the true story of Halloween? The flames, spirits, dances, tributes, and lastly, mythology? Worry no further because this week we will uncover the deep-rooted beginnings of this remarkable holiday that many celebrate today. To add, we will … Continue reading Samhain: The Celtic Genesis of Halloween and Its Total Influence in Europe
Each year, Halloween falls on October 31st. In the West, the spooky season we know today came from various religious rituals and ancient festivals. Did you know it’s one of the oldest holidays in the world? In countries like Australia, … Continue reading Anthropology: The Cultural Meaning of Different Halloween Symbols in Society
Halloween is a holiday which is celebrated each year on October 31. It has its origins from an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain (pronounced: Sow-in). Samhain was a festivity during which people lit bonfires and danced wearing costumes to ward … Continue reading The History of Halloween and How It Is Celebrated Around The World
Autumn is that special time of the year when the weather begins to cool off. We find ourselves putting away our summer bathingsuits and pulling out our plaids from the closet and adding a scarf and mitts to the fall … Continue reading Anthropology: Halloween Activities Taking Place in the Ottawa Valley
Halloween activities are a must when the leaves start changing colours and the world begins to look a little bit different. You’ve watched all your favourite Halloween movies and TV shows, caught up with Squid Game and You, and played … Continue reading The Best Halloween Activities to Take Part in this Spooky Season
Globalization, communication, technology, free trade, cultural interaction, and exchange continue to rapidly increase, shrinking our world. Halloween, which stems from Celtic-speaking countries, is also continuing to spread across the world. Countries such as China, Japan, Indonesia, Dubai, Romania, Germany, and … Continue reading Anthropology: Cultural Significance of Halloween Traditions Around the World
For anyone that is a lover of animated films. There are a great many scary, disturbing or spooking films you can enjoy even during the spooky season. From family-friendly films to more disturbing themes and stories, there are plenty of … Continue reading Traverse the World of Disturbing and Dark Animated Films to Watch This Halloween