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Why Do We Wear Costumes on Halloween?
Much like Halloween itself, the practice of dressing up in costumes is the result of a hodgepodge of traditions from around the world.
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7 Myths About Mummies
Science has revealed historical truths about mummies, but they just can't shake their association with curses, myths, and Halloween.
World’s Largest Ouija Board Unveiled in Salem, Massachusetts
Conduct a seance by standing in the 400-pound planchette and letting the spirits move you across the board.
10 Gruesome Facts About Dawn of the Dead
For many fans, George A. Romero's 'Dawn of the Dead'—an over-the-top horror comic book for the big screen—remains the greatest zombie film ever made.
Why Do We Eat Candy on Halloween?
Trick-or-treating for candy on Halloween only became common a few decades ago, but the tradition's roots stretch back to ancient pagan celebrations.
14 Spooky Gifts for Horror Lovers
Do you know someone who loves all things horror? Now's the time to show them you care with one of these spooky gifts.
The 10 Best—and the 10 Worst—Halloween Candies
Use this data to triumph over any candy corn sympathizers or Snickers skeptics during your office-wide debate.
20 Halloween-Like Traditions From Around the World
While Americans are dressing up and trick-or-treating around Halloween, other countries are playing with fire and partying at Dracula's castle.
Find Out Which Halloween Candy Is Most Popular in Your State
Based on this information, trick-or-treaters might want Hot Tamales and candy corn more than you thought.
John Carpenter’s Original Halloween Is Coming Back to Theaters This Month
From September 27 through October 31, John Carpenter's 'Halloween' will be returning to theaters, though it will look a little different.
8 Spooky Facts About Spirit Halloween
Spirit Halloween invades abandoned Toys 'R' Us and JCPenney stores every year. Here are some facts about the spooky pop-up for the next time you visit a Spirit Halloween location near you.
Meet Wrinkles the Clown, the Real-Life Pennywise Who Scared Kids Into Behaving
A new documentary reveals the man behind the scary clown mask, who went viral for terrorizing children at their parents’ request.
Six Flags's 30-Hour Couples Coffin Challenge Is the Ultimate Relationship Test
If you feel comfortable sharing personal space with your partner, test your relationship by spending 30 hours in a coffin with them at Six Flags America this Halloween season.
PetSmart Is Selling Guinea Pig Costumes for Halloween
This Halloween, PetSmart is making sure guinea pigs aren't left out of playing dress-up with a collection of tiny costumes including a mermaid, unicorn, pineapple, and more.
Target Unveils Wheelchair-Adaptive Halloween Costumes for Kids
Target's new wheelchair-adaptive Halloween costumes for kids include a pirate ship and a purple princess carriage.
There's a Prequel to How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and It's Halloween-Themed
The 1977 holiday special won an Emmy, but didn't make quite the same impact as its predecessor.
Reese's 'Candy Converter Machine' Lets You Trade Your Most Hated Candy for Peanut Butter Cups
It's every trick-or-treater's dream come true.
America's 10 Spookiest Cities to Haunt this Halloween
Where to go for Halloween parades, ghost tours, and haunted houses.
How 25 of Your Favorite Halloween Candies Got Their Names
Know the etymologies behind all those candies you hand to the superheroes and ghosts who stop by your door.
The 20 Best Halloween Movies to Watch This Year
Horror may be this season's dominant genre, but there's a Halloween movie for every type of cineaste.
The Most Popular Classic Horror Movie Villain in Each State
Here's Johnny!
How Ouija Boards Went From Spiritualist Tool to Children's Toy
It was one of Parkers Brothers' most popular board games in the 1960s. Then came the accusations that the toy's makers were marketing the occult to kids.
What Is Candy Corn Made Of?
Of all the candies handed out around Halloween, candy corn may be the most divisive. But even if you're a die-hard fan, you might have second thoughts about the seasonal staple after reading the ingredients list.
The 50 Highest-Grossing Horror Movies of All Time
No matter how ridiculous a horror movie might be, if it seems the slightest bit scary and is backed by effective marketing, it’ll sell.