What to Do & Where to Go during Wonderful, Wacky October! By: Angela Bozorth
Anybody who has read my column over the past few years knows that I am a pretty big fan of Halloween, specifically, and of autumn in general. Read More …
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The most haunted places in North America
Mysteries and the macabre take center stage come Halloween. Many people feel that lingering spirits may cling to hotel rooms, hospitals and old buildings. The following are some sites, courtesy of Conde Nast, Reader’s Digest and National Geographic, that may prove pleasing to those who like a taste of the paranormal each October. • Howard Street Cemetery, Salem, Mass.: The Salem Witch Trials were a shocking part of American history. Many different people were accused Read More …
Space Coast Halloween Fest on October 29th!
Join us for a unique, safe, and FREE trick-or-treating experience! The Space Coast Halloween Fest will be hosted on Sunday, October 29th from 12:00-5:00 pm at the Melbourne Auditorium located at 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. in Melbourne, Florida. Sharing information, Having Fun Enjoy activities including face painting, bounce houses, photo booth, balloon animals, magic shows, character meet & greets, and several fun, interactive activity zones. Free admission, free entertainment, and free parking… it’s a win-win! Read More …
The Traditions of Halloween
October 31st is nearly here, and soon the streets will be filled with costumed revelers eager to get their share of the free-flowing candy and other prizes. Year after year, trick-or-treaters don their costumes and parade from home to home. But have you ever wondered where this and other traditions began? Trick-or-treating and wearing costumes seem like odd traditions to those unaccustomed to Halloween. Halloween customs are actually a blend of Celtic, Catholic, Pagan, and Read More …