Opinion: The ancient Irish get way too much credit for Halloween
This time of year, I often run across articles proclaiming Halloween a modern form of the pagan Irish holiday of ...
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Were the Vikings really that violent?
The Vikings' reputation for bloodlust compared to other medieval fighters may have been exaggerated over the years.
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The 12 Best Christmas Markets Across Europe
Christmas markets are a great way to celebrate the holidays. Here are the 12 best ones across Europe that are a must-visit ...
The Long Global History of Ghosts
It is fitting that Samhain, now transformed into Halloween, should still be celebrated with pumpkins and ghosts in modern ...
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Stada strengthens European medicines supply with a new Romanian facility
The new 100,000 sqm facility required an investment of around $75m. It has an annual production capacity of 150 million packs ...
Halloween: how a pagan ritual become a worldwide phenomenon
October 31st is Halloween - a celebration going back centuries.The largely American tradition of trick-or-treating - children dressing up, going around the neighbourhood, collecting sweets from locals ...
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What is All Saints’ Day and who celebrates it?
As Christianity spread, many pagan rituals were adapted to the new faith to be more attractive to converts. The period of ...
After Halloween, Christians observe All Saints’ Day
As Christianity spread, many pagan rituals were adapted to the new faith to be more attractive to converts. The period of ...
Opinion: How today's Halloween traditions evolved from Celtic pagan festival
In the late 1800s, there was a move to mold holiday more about community and neighborly get-togethers than about ghosts, ...
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Emilio Pagán exercises $8 million option, remains with Reds
CINCINNATI -- Right-hander Emilio Pagán exercised his $8 million option for 2025 on Saturday, remaining with the Cincinnati Reds rather than becoming a free agent. Pagán, 33, was 4-5 with a 4.50 ...
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Right-hander Emilio Pagán exercises $8 million option, remains with the Cincinnati Reds
CINCINNATI (AP) — Right-hander Emilio Pagán exercised his $8 million option for 2025 on Saturday, remaining with the Cincinnati Reds rather than becoming a free agent. Pagán was 4-5 with a 4. ...