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Fall is a wonderful time of year. The leaves are turning colors. The harvest is being reaped. Pumpkin spice and fresh apples are on the menu. It is also time for Halloween. While it has passed, that doesn’t mean you can’t learn something new about this spooky holiday.  Spend some time learning about the history of the fun fall decoration that is Jack-o-lanterns.  Jack-o-lanterns Have Spooky Irish Roots Although the practice of carving vegetables can be traced back centuries, there is a particular tale tied to the jack-o-lantern's origin. The legend is in Ireland, where a man called Stingy Jack...

With Halloween less than a month away, it's probably a good time to look back on the history of the spookiest night of the year. Here are all the questions you want to be answered in this special Kids Edition of the History of Halloween!  Who Invented Halloween? The first recorded Halloween incidents can be traced back to a 2000 years old Celtic festival called Samhain, which was celebrated at the end of the summer harvest.  The Celts believed that on the 31st of October, the dead's spirits roamed freely in towns and villages. They were worried that the spirits...

Sometimes, birthdays can seem mundane. If you are tired of celebrating the same way year after year, then it is time for a surprise. Instead of standard birthday celebrations, try planning a spooky birthday party. Your guests will love the scares, and it will be a memorable way to honor another year of life. Here are five easy ways to bring your spooky birthday party to fruition. Buy Decor And Create Ambiance To Scare At Your Birthday Party The first two tips have to do with how you decorate. To pull it off effectively, a spooky birthday party will require...

Halloween is only weeks away! So it’s now time to start getting your costumes. But with so many options available at your Halloween store in Calgary, what are the hottest trends in 2019? More importantly, what trends are going to help you and your kids find your matching costumes? This blog post has the answers for you. 5 Of The Trendiest Halloween Costumes in Calgary in 2019 Joining the Avengers Is there a bigger fab right now than joining up with the superheroes that stopped Thanos and saved the universe? The Avengers are one of the most popular costumes available...

Halloween is just around the corner, so it’s time to start preparing for your party! But what do you need to get? Each party is different, but there are a few key items where you have to bring out the big guns.  7 Things You Must Buy From Your Halloween Store in Calgary The Candy!  How can you have a Halloween party if you don’t have candy? Sure, the candy is not just for trick or treaters, but also for those looking to have a sweet snack while at your party. Better yet, create bags of a variety of treats,...