Traditional Legends

In many parts of East and Southeast Asia, August isn't just a hot summer month—it’s a spiritual time full of reverence, caution, and rituals. Known as Ghost Month, this period is steeped in tradition, superstition, and ancestral respect.

The word demon does not mean today what it meant in the past. In the past, demons were simply spirits. They were not good or evil by nature. Demons have become misunderstood creatures. While there is evil in both the seen and unseen world, the term “demon” has become a generic catchall for everything evil.

Osore is an important religious site in Japan since ancient times. It is a sacred place where the dead come to pass on to the afterlife

Although Halloween is by far the spookiest night of the year, it is also one of the most fun and financially lucrative. It has become celebrated throughout the world in various ways. But no matter how you celebrate, remember, "The farther we've gotten from the magic and mystery of our past, the more we've come to need Halloween." (Paula Curan)