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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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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
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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5 Not-So-Halloween Party Themes for the ‘Big Kids’
Aaaaahhhh, Halloween. The crisp autumn air, the orange glow of the trees, corn mazes, jack-o-lanterns and children running around the neighborhood, with their costumes over bulky jackets, collecting a bagful of candy. But everyone knows that Halloween isn’t just for … Continue reading
Why Trick-or-treating is a Rite of Passage
As soon as your little one is born, you eagerly await each and every holiday: Fourth of July and Labor Day pass with new-kid excitement. When that very first Halloween looms on the calendar you count down the days, giddy … Continue reading
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Guest Post: The Quintessential Halloween Movie, According to My Granddaughter Jen
My granddaughter has been begging me for months and months to guest post on this blog…and for months and months I’ve resisted it. Having her guest post honestly makes me a little nervous even though I’m not sure why…it’s not … Continue reading
