The History Behind Our Favorite Halloween Traditions

6 Halloween Customs That Originated With the Ancient Celts

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The ancient Celts have a near-monopoly on things that go bump in the night. Werewolves. The Headless Horseman. Dracula. Yes, there are cases to be made that all of these monsters have their roots in Celtic mythology. And really, it’s not that surprising.