The tradition dates back thousands of years to an ancient celebration. People have been dressing up in costumes on October 31 ...

These practices aimed to ward off negative spirits, a custom that later evolved into the popular tradition of costumes and disguises for Halloween. According to experts on ancient cultures ...

The New Year's ritual of Momogeroi, a custom that dates back to ancient times, has been revived in Greece as people celebrate ...

Rooted in ancient tribal traditions, theyyam predates Hinduism while weaving in Hindu mythology. Each performance is both a theatrical spectacle and an act of devotion, transforming the performer into ...

Typically a celebration steeped in mystery, folklore and ancient tradition. While today’s festivities may include costumes, pumpkins and trick-or-treating, the origins of Halloween trace back to ...

The "Ragoutsaria" carnival-like celebration concludes in Kastoria, northern Greece, seeing locals donning costumes and dancing in the streets ...

Players in colorful costumes have staged an ancient ball-kicking game called "kemari" as part of a New Year ritual at a Shinto shrine in Kyoto.