Books That Go ‘Boo!’ in The Night
By Tracy Grant (c) 2012, The Washington Post. Gather ’round, children. For Tuesday is the eve of All Hallow’s Eve, one of the most sacred days in the calendar of childhood. You could tuck yourself under the covers and prepare for Wednesday’s excitement by getting a good night’s sleep. But might we suggest — devilishly, [...]
Spooky Ohio tourism on the rise; vacation can include prison, haunted manor
By Tracey Read TRead@News-Herald.com I am standing in a 9-by-12-foot prison cell on an unseasonably bleak and rainy August day. There is a not-so-comfortable adrenaline rush as our guide warns me not to shut the door all the way because he does not have a key. Although I am just a visitor to [...]
New Halloween Treats (and Healthy Alternatives) for 2012
Trick-or-treaters will soon come knocking at the door, so it’s time to think about what sweet snacks to keep on hand. Whether you want to keep kids happy this season with their candy favorites or offer a healthier version of chocolates and gummies, we’ve rounded up the best treat options for this Halloween. Candy [...]
Best Pumpkin Recipes for Fall
Nothing says October quite like everyone’s favorite orange squash. Pumpkins are plentiful this time of year, and its earthy flavor infuses everything from pies to lattes to beer. The versatile squash also makes an easy ingredient to add to savory and sweet dishes to give a special fall flair. Try these top-rated pumpkin treats, guaranteed [...]
Halloween Traditions From Around the World
Cultures across the world have marked a special time of year where the spirits of the dead come to interact with the living on Earth. These Halloween-like holidays, usually celebrated in the fall harvest season, may have different origins and traditions, but all bring their own perspective on life and the afterlife. Whether a [...]
Top Ghost Tours Across the US
Halloween’s origins come from the ancient Gaelic holiday Samhain, when the barrier between the living world and the world of the deceased was thought to be the thinnest. That’s why this time of year is the best time to seek out the spirits and ghosts lurking in historic buildings, graveyards, and abandoned warehouses. Learn [...]
Halloween recipes: Cupcakes and Cocktails
We’ve scoured the web for some of the spookiest and most delicious recipes to serve up at your Halloween party. Whether it’s a creepy cupcake or a spine-chilling cocktail, these treats will delight party goers with tastes that are truly unique. Cupcakes Brains cupcakes – Ew, you’re going to eat brains?! Heck [...]
10 Pumpkin beers and ales worth sampling
Ah, Fall is in the air, the leaves are starting to turn and before you know it, trick or treaters will be knocking on your door. And of course all of that means that it’s time to go to the liquor store and buy beer. Lots of it! It’s a difficult challenge to stop [...]
The best Halloween candy of all time
There’s the good stuff and then there’s the really good stuff. And as a trick-or-treater, you really hope for the best. But sometimes you get stymied by people who only shell out for the mediocre Halloween candy. That stuff can and should go right into the trash. Here are the 10 best Halloween candies of all [...]