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2000 years ago, in what is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Northern France, the ancient Celts gathered around a bonfire on November 1st for the tradition of Samhain; a celebration signifying the end of the harvest and the beginning of the cold and dark winter months. The Celts believed that the worlds of the dead and the living collided on this night. To ward off spirits such as Lady Gwyn, a headless woman wearing a white dress and accompanied by a black pig, the Celts would gather around a …

Halloween is right around the corner, and while it can be quite easy (and fun!) to sink into the decorating chaos, we should strive to keep in mind the environmental impact that even just one exciting day can have for our planet, and do our best to have fun in innovative ways that are cognizant of and try to limit any unnecessary waste. Here are some tips on how to limit waste this year while still staying true to the Halloween spirit (or spirits!) Reuse or revamp old decorations and give them …