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Top Halloween Movie Picks For Your Halloween Party
When you are planning any kind of Hallween event that involves large groups, you’ll want to be sure to have a “chill-out area.” I went to a great vampire costume themed Halloween party a few years ago that was complete … Continue reading
Tragedy Lover’s Classic: Why Romeo & Juliet IS NOT a Love Story and Why It’s Great For Halloween
I know what you are thinking…What on earth does Shakespeare’s tale of Romeo & Juliet have to do with Halloween? Isn’t it a love story? Doesn’t it have lots of references to gushy, mushy more-suitable-for-Valentine’s-Day love? Allow me to set the record straight: Romeo … Continue reading
Posted in General Halloween, Halloween Costumes For Men, Halloween Costumes For Women, Halloween Decor, Halloween Films, Halloween Party Planning
Tagged halloween, Halloween costumes, Halloween inspiration, How to throw a fun Halloween party, Perfect Halloween party ideas, Romeo & Juliet is perfect for Halloween
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Pumpkins, Devils and DIY Halloween Pumpkin Carving
Carving pumpkins is a very American thing to do at Halloween. The traditional vegetable was a turnip and that began in medieval Britain and Ireland. Once the tradition had been brought to the Americas, pumpkins were the more plentiful resource … Continue reading
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Halloween Superstitions
A cat as black As blackest coal Is out upon His midnight stroll, His steps are soft, His walk is slow, His eyes are gold, They flash and glow. And so I run And so I duck, I do not … Continue reading
How To Host a Murder Mystery Dinner
Who dunnit? I can remember playing countless games of Clue as a kid, using my keen sense of deduction to be just like Sherlock Holmes and figure out who the murderer was and the weapon they used and in what … Continue reading
History of Halloween in America
Culturally, we all understand what modern Halloween has evolved into. But we may not know what it was like decades ago. When I first started learning about Halloween, I often wondered if it was based on superstitions and if its … Continue reading
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Tagged All Hallows Eve, candy, Samhain, soul cakes
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Spooky Foods For Halloween
Being festive and fun is a wonderful thing at Halloween. Maybe it is the crisp fall air or the bright colors on the trees that get people in the mood for a light hearted holiday. We decorate our yards and … Continue reading
Roasting Pumpkins: Seeds, Rinds and Everything In-between
What says ‘autumn’ more to the discerning eye than beholding that lovely sight of overly-plump, spectacularly-orange gourds comfortably dotting the dusty landscape? No wonder we like them so much, our historical culture is full of them. “Peter, Peter pumpkin eater…” … Continue reading
Halloween Fun: Amateur Ghost Hunting
To complement my post about some of the most historical haunted places in the United States, I thought I should highlight the “sport” of ghost hunting, if it can be called a sport. Ghost hunting is an activity that has … Continue reading
Posted in Extreme Halloween house decorations, General Halloween, Halloween Costumes, Halloween Party Planning, Holiday Costumes, Spook Alley
Tagged Ghost Hunting, How can you hunt for and kill something that is already dead?, Things to do for Halloween, What if you FIND a ghost? Are you people nuts?
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DIY: Celebrate Halloween By Making Vintage Crafts
As you already know, I love all things Halloween. Pumpkins, costumes, food and kids who are out and about trick-or-treating, dressed in their favorite batman costume. The list goes on. However, what really intrigues me are these wonderfully whimsical decorations … Continue reading
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