Halloween
(WHTM) – When you think of Halloween, you probably think of jack-o’-lanterns, spooky movies and trick-or-treaters. But there may be something else that comes to mind that many people associate with the holiday: the colors orange and black. But why do we consider those the colors of Halloween? According to Isle of Halloween, historically the […]
Spooked by the high price of Halloween candy? There’s not much relief in sight. For the second year in a row, U.S. shoppers are seeing double-digit inflation in the candy aisle. Candy and gum prices are up an average of 13% this month compared to last October, more than double the 6% increase in all […]
Why do we love Halloween? Is it that we all like to be scared? Or maybe it’s that we want to conquer our fears? I recently took my two young sons shopping for Halloween decorations. Halfway down an aisle stocked with hanging ghouls, misting cauldrons and spiders, my 8-year-old looked around, nervous and slightly trembling. […]
The following is purely satirical and entirely fictional. In the spirit of Halloween, the University plans to celebrate with holiday-themed orange and black decorations all around campus, with the intention of once again “winning Halloween.” The University hopes to once again top the U.S. News and World Report’s ranking of schools’ Halloween celebrations, an achievement […]
Are you ready for All Hallows’ Eve? Most Americans are more than ready — to the tune of $12.2 billion. Add up the costumes, decorations and candy, and you have the projected record spending for Halloween this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey. But what are we spending those billions on?
Year after year, Heidi Klum astonishes the world with her jaw-dropping Halloween costumes, turning her iconic party into a must-attend event. From showing up as herself with not one, not two, but five Heidi Klum Victoria’s Secret Angel look-a-likes (talk about a *power move*) to last year’s debut as a worm, Klum’s costumes always surprise […]
Most people love the fall season because of the cooler weather, the colorful leaves, and the pumpkin spice lattes. Yet some love the fall because they can indulge in Halloween’s creepy, scary, and fun celebrations. While often associated with a children’s holiday, adults often take part by exploring the unknown, following urban legends, and trying […]
By Nicole Lyn Pesce McDonald’s plastic trick-or-treat buckets were a seasonal staple for decades, and now Burger King is giving them a run for their money as Americans open their wallets for Halloween The burger chain wars are heating up this Halloween. McDonald’s (MCD) is bringing its “Boo Buckets . . .
International Halloween pop-up bar Black Lagoon is opening in Austin for the first time this year. The pop-up will take over Central East Austin bar King Bee at 1906 East 12th Street starting on Tuesday, October 9 through Halloween on Wednesday, October 31. Black Lagoon is pegged as a spooky scary, gothy, horror-y bar experience […]
September 12, 2023 • 1 min read With spooky season just around the corner, Starbucks is releasing a new line of Halloween-inspired drinkware. New tumblers, cold cups, mugs and more are beginning to hit shelves this month at participating Starbucks stores in the U.S. for a limited time, while supplies last.* And don’t forget customers […]