Five of the Best Aspects of Halloween
Five of the Best Aspects of Halloween
We’re on the countdown to Halloween which is arguably the undisputed most fun holiday of them all. Read on to review five of the best aspects of this spooky season!
Halloween is Fun
Not only do you get to dress up, eat candy, and attend costume parties, but you also get the experience the pure joy of watching kids have the time of their life on the big day. Yes, for just one month out of the entire year, it’s okay for everyone, kids and adults alike, to pretend to be someone else without everyone thinking they’re crazy.
Halloween Candy is the Best
Halloween is one of the “candy holidays” which also include Easter, Valentine’s Day, and Christmas. Our society likes to celebrate big days with the sweet stuff – sugar that is! Halloween candy may be best of any other kind of candy because your kids get it for free!
Halloween Decorations for the Win
Halloween and fall-themed décor is simply the best. Black and orange decorations, cider-scented candles, and cinnamon pine cones scattered around the house all serve to add to the magical ambiance that typifies this holiday. And who can forget pumpkins? Carving and illuminating these orange gourds is one of the very best aspects of Halloween.
Halloween Activities – Nothing Better
Fear farms, scary movies, hayrides, corn mazes, fall festivals, scarecrow-making, bobbing for apples, dressing up, trick-or-treating. The list of fun stuff goes on and on this time of year. It’s all innocent fun that ushers in the magic of the holiday season we like to call, “Thanksoweenmas”!
Halloween is Stress-Free
Halloween is by far the least stressful holiday. Thanksgiving is all about cooking and cleaning. Christmas is super commercialized, and New Year’s is bittersweet. Halloween is all about dressing up, eating candy, partying, and just all-around having a stress-free good time.
So, there you have it. Five great aspects of Halloween. Even if you happen to have an aversion to the creepier side of this holiday, you can still enjoy it if you just have fun with it! Live the spooky life!
New Years: Five Resolutions Worth Keeping
New year’s resolutions are great. We should all try to improve with each passing year. But, some resolutions can be unrealistic, self-punishing, or just plain depressing. Stick with some or all of the aforementioned life changes and level up this year.
Ten New Years Pursuits
New Year’s Resolutions are great, but they can also cause a lot of pressure and sabotage our efforts if taken too seriously. Instead, here’s a list of “pursuits” you can aspire to in the coming months:
Interesting Christmas Song Facts
Several of the more popular Christmas tunes that we all enjoy (or that drive us crazy after hearing them a thousand times) actually have very interesting origins. Let’s delve down into the history of some of the classics.
Declutter Before The Holidays
The one tough thing about Christmas is the fact that more “stuff” makes its way into our already cluttered homes. This year, commit to taking some time to clear your house out before Santa visits.
Christmas Traditions From Around the World
Have you ever wondered what common Christmas traditions exist in other places around the globe? Here are some of the more interesting Christmas Traditions from around the world:
The Origins of Christmas Traditions
Have you ever wondered what the origins of our most commonplace holiday traditions are? Perhaps a little insight into some of these rituals will give them further meaning and poignancy to you and your family!
Candy Cane Christmas
There’s not much that says Christmas more than the red and white striped candy cane. Learn why, and come on in for some Candy Cane Fudge!
Pumpkin Decorating Ideas
Gorgeous gourds and pretty pumpkins! Don’t be dull and do the usual. Pick a different decorating method this year and show the world just how Pinterest-y you can be!
Thanksgiving Traditions
Why do we eat what we eat, watch what we watch on TV, and do what we do on Thanksgiving Day? Here is a little history behind some of our most common Thanksgiving traditions.
Thanksgiving Food Alternatives
Are you tired of eating the same exact things every single year on Thanksgiving Day? Why not mix it up and try out some new recipes this year! Check out these ideas:
5 Unexpected Pumpkin Spice Recipes
Pumpkin Spice takes over in the fall, and there is no shortage of recipes for this favorite seasonal spice. Here are 5 Unexpected Pumpkin Spice Recipes to keep you on your toes!
Amish Education
The month of September always signals “back to school”, and we thought we’d share with you how education in the Amish communities of Lancaster County differs from conventional educational systems and institutions. But, first, a little history.
