Halloween is among my favorite holidays and we did a few things this year. We took Princess L to a church Halloween trail. Lots of good costumes. I’m Captain America. I even got to “fight” Deadpool. The most beautiful woman in the world was Peggy Carter. Since it’s nearly impossible to find a true HalloweenContinue reading “Our 2021 Halloween”
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Halloweentown (1998 Film) Review
Halloweentown is a movie I missed when I was 10 years old. I was definitely more of a Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network kid. But I kind of knew about it, because for many Millennials, this is one of their favorite Halloween movies. How has this movie aged in the eyes of someone without any nostalgiaContinue reading “Halloweentown (1998 Film) Review”
Fun Fact: How The Irish Helped Create Halloween
Due to its Celtic origins, Halloween became a major American holiday after Irish immigrants came to the United States when the Irish Potato Famine in the 1840’s caused them to leave their homeland.
Fun Fact: Halloween Captial of the World?
Both Salem, Massachusetts and Anoka, Minnesota claim to be the Halloween capital of the world. Salem was well-known for historical witch trials while Anoka was one of the first cities that discouraged pranks on Halloween.
Fun Fact: The Connection Between Captain Kirk and Michael Myers
In the original Halloween film from 1978, the villain Micheal Myers’ mask was in reality an inside-out one of Star Trek’s Captain Kirk. William Shatner (Kirk’s actor) apparently had no idea at the time, but considered it an honor when he found out.
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