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Catholic Bishops Call Halloween Harmful and 'Diabolical'; Kids Disagree

Mike Adams — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:56:14 +0000

Halloween is harmful to civil society because it encourages “diabolical” behavior, according to a group of Catholic bishops in Poland. Millions of kids who are once again flush with chocolate as of last night strongly disagree, we suspect. In a recent open letter to parishioners, Archbishop Andrzej Dziega professed his lack of approval for the [...]

More Animals and Babies in Halloween Costumes [VIDEO]

Adam West — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:02:50 +0000

You can never have too many animals or babies in cute Halloween costumes, right? Here’s a short video with some more for your enjoyment. You Tube

Jack-o'-Lanterns, Witches and Costumes: The Ghoulish Truth About 10 Halloween Traditions

Kathy Landin — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 12:22:17 +0000

Halloween is more steeped in tradition than just about any other holiday, and the roots of those traditions are as varied and seemingly unconnected as a pumpkin and a bonfire.

We decided to take a look at a few of Halloween's most well-known customs. What do they all mean? Why do we celebrate Halloween by putting on bizarre outfits and asking strangers for candy? Who is Stingy Jack, and why does he haunt our dreams?

Awesome Pumpkin Carving Time at the Hickok Compound [VIDEO]

Adam West — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:32:46 +0000

This time of year, creative pumpkin carving is an art form. You need the right tools to do the job right. Here’s a unique way to carve a pumpkin, although the detail leaves a bit to be desired. Warning: do not attempt this at home. You Tube

Retro Rental: 20 Scary Movies to Get You Ready for Halloween

James Rocchi — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:05:28 +0000

It's easy to feel ambiguous about Halloween -- so much delight and so much excess, every sign of joy on the face of a true believer paid for with a grim, hobbled, hollow-eyed walk of shame home on one broken high heel -- in my case, a shame specifically because my "Sexy Ripley in 'Aliens'" costume was, like, totally both interpretive and respectful. But there can be a mid

10 Ways to Traumatize Your Kids This Halloween — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 03:49:11 +0000

Halloween isn't just about candy and haunted houses—it's about creating lifelong memories with your kids. You can take them to a pumpkin patch and carve a pumpkin, you can pick out a design together and then build the best costume ever. There are so many wholesome activities to share with your darling children.

Or ... you could traumatize them. Let's not forget, Halloween is also about playing magnificent pranks against your naturally unsuspecting kids. Here are 10 ways to traumatize them this Halloween:

Pugs Dressed as Movie Characters for Halloween

Britt Hayes — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:32:54 +0000

Sure, animals in Halloween costumes are adorable, but pugs always seem to have the most awesome Halloween costumes around. Those scrunched-up little faces of theirs give so much more character to the costume... Oh, who are we kidding? We can't explain it. Pugs in Halloween costumes are just ridiculously cute. We've got a list of the best Halloween pugs in movie costumes from 'Star Wars' to Marvel superheroes and so very much more.

Halloween Candies That Need to Come Back

Cameron Simcik — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 01:25:43 +0000

It’s that time of year again when we apologize to our pancreas and then eat until we're sick -- Halloween candy season! Everywhere we turn, we’re bombarded with chocolate and gummies and sour things and those peanut butter taffies in the wax paper wrapping that no one ever eats. Somehow those things have survived the ages but our favorites have gone by the wayside. It’s bittersweet heaven on earth.

Hunt Werewolves This Halloween

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:08:42 +0000

Do you ever have the urge to hunt a werewolf? If so, you are in luck. The event agency Chillisauce is now offering an overnight werewolf hunting experience. Per their website: This potentially life-changing night requires a minimum group size of 8 people, arriving for 8pm and then continuing until dawn. Hunters will be prepared with [...]

Alice Cooper Offers Preview Video for Halloween Haunted House

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:24:30 +0000

It looks like pioneering shock rocker Alice Cooper is headed back to hell. Universal Studios Hollywood is set to present a Halloween haunted house this year called ‘Alice Cooper Goes to Hell,’ named for Cooper’s 1976 album. According to our friends at Brave Words, the new attraction debuts on Sept. 21 as part of Halloween [...]

Johnny Depp and the White House Halloween Party We Didn't Know About

Shauna Wright — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:40:03 +0000

Being the leader of the free world has lots of perks — and apparently one of them is that Johnny Depp comes to your Halloween parties. Back in 2009, the White House hosted an ‘Alice in Wonderland’-themed shindig that was attended by 2,000 kids who mingled on the North Lawn along with the first family. [...]

Kids Freak Out When Parents Pretend To Eat Their Halloween Candy [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:00:29 +0000

What happens when you tell your kids that you ate all of the Halloween candy they collected during the night? As it turns out, lots of crying. Jimmy Kimmel found this out when he asked parents to lie to their kids that they had eaten all of their Halloween candy, film it and then put [...]

Never Forget…Remembering Awesomeness on Halloween

Harley Myles — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:26:47 +0000

Seriously, this is great no matter what era you're stuck in. Zombies rock. Vincent Price was flawless too. Enjoy this video blast from the past.

Cat in Pumpkin Costume Eating Pumpkin Will Blow Your Mind [VIDEO]

Chip Sandalwood — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:40:31 +0000

What’s cuter than a cat named Jumbo Pillow eating pumpkin strips while dressed in a pumpkin costume? Honestly, nothing. But if you don’t believe us, feel free to take a look for yourself. With an irresistibly smushed face and an appetite that simply cannot be satisfied, Jumbo Pillow is so cute it’s almost spooky. And [...]

18 Bizarre Homemade Halloween Costumes From Etsy [PICTURES]

Dan Seitz — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:35:36 +0000

Avante Garb/My Cat Has Cancer/Two Moms LTD, Etsy

Etsy, in case you don't know, is basically the craft fair/flea market of the internet. Millions of people come together to sell the unique things they've handcrafted to those wishing to have something unique in their lives. And like most craft fair/flea markets, it's

Misfits to Unleash New Album, 'The Devil's Rain,' Launch US Tour in the Fall

Chris M. Junior — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:35:22 +0000

There’s always been a Halloween-appropriate look to the Misfits.

So it’s only appropriate for the legendary punk band from New Jersey to release new music prior to trick-or-treating season. Get ready for ‘The Devil’s Rain,’ which comes pouring down on Oct. 4 and will be preceded by the start of a US tour.