Month: August 2025

Black Cats

Along with the owl and the wolf, the animal most commonly associated with witches was the cat. Like almost everything else associated with witchcraft, this...

Graveyards

The cemetery, the place where the dead are laid to rest, is often a place feared and dreaded, especially around Halloween time. Vampire hunts were...

Faeries

The Irish still say faeries live in the pagan sidh (burial mounds and barrow graves), several hundred of which still stand in the Irish countryside....

Hot Dog Mummies

This easy and great tasting recipe will make all of your Halloween ghosts happy! Ingredients: Directions:1) Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a...

Werewolves

“Even he who is pure of heartAnd says his prayers by nightMay become a wolf when the wolfbane bloomsAnd the moon is pure and bright.”...

Vincent Price

Vincent Leonard Price Jr. (May 27, 1911 – October 25, 1993) was an American actor, known to film audiences for his work in the horror...

Bats

Bats are nocturnal creatures whose silhouette before the moon has come to be a common Halloween symbol. But it is their role in the vampire...

Pumpkins

In the United States, the carved pumpkin was first associated with the harvest season in general, long before it became an emblem of Halloween. The...

It’s Never Too Early…

I stopped by @Home today to see how their Halloween displays were shaping up. Everything is looking good so far. Those of us who love...

Apples

Apples have been associated with rebirth and resurrection for thousands of years, and Halloween has included apples in its celebrations since the ancient Celtic celebrations...