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The legacy of horror

DAWN.COM — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:23:37 +0000

Most traditions have founding pillars that give them the credibility and support that is needed for it to be hailed as a tradition in the first place. Horror is one such tradition and the following slideshow is of some of the movies that have passed the test of time and to this day successfully rattle their viewers fragile sanity. All images are official movie posters.

Halloween season begins

DAWN.COM — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:12:57 +0000

Halloween had its beginnings in an ancient, pre-Christian Celtic festival of the dead. Typical festive Halloween activities include trick-or-treating, attending costume parties, carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns, lighting bonfires, apple bobbing, visiting haunted attractions, playing pranks, telling scary stories, and watching horror films.

The world this week

Agencies — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:22:04 +0000

While floods continue in Thailand, the Muslims gather at Mecca for Hajj .

Dawn.com presents images of these and other events occurring all around the world this week.

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Halloween around the world

DAWN.COM — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:25:37 +0000

Halloween is based on the Celtic festival of Samhain and the ancient Celts believed the border between this world and the otherworld became thin on that night, allowing spirits to pass through. It has now turned into a holiday worldwisde where people dress-up and children go trick or treating – photos by agencies.

Art across the globe

Agencies — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:55:44 +0000

Snapshots from around the world, showcasing various forms of art and craftsmanship – from Las Vegas, Nevada to Taipei, Taiwan. -Photos by agencies

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