Halloween is a boo-tiful time of year, full of spooky celebrations and activities, but it also presents some real and scary fire safety hazards. As the holiday nears, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) is encouraging everyone to take simple precautions that can help ensure the
As with many celebrations, Halloween is steeped in traditions — many of which can be traced back quite some time. Since Halloween is believed to have originated from Celtic pagan, ancient Roman and early Christian events, its traditions are varied. The following is a deep look at some old traditions associated with Halloween. Bonfires Historians […]
Halloween is a magical time of year. Homes are adorned with festive fall accoutrements, including hay bails, pumpkins and mums as well as the black, purple and orange decorations that are unique to a season of ghouls and goblins. Although decorating is a large part of the fun of Halloween, the sweet treats that are […]
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board are excited to announce two special Halloween-themed movie nights at Town parks. Movie nights include fun pre-movie activities and are held outdoors, weather permitting. Residents and families are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for their viewing comfort. “What better way to kick off the […]
Kids haven’t been able to act much like kids since the onset of COVID-19. To help Long Island youngsters in need have a happy Halloween, Stop & Shop will provide five thousand trick-or-treat bags to Long Island Cares, Inc.-The Harry Chapin Food Bank which will distribute the goodies through its pop-up food sites and mobile […]
Applebee’s locations on Long Island are bewitching guests young and old with a kids eat free Halloween special for costumed children on Saturday, October 31 as well as Spooky Sips cocktails for adults all month long*. Families who dine-in at Applebee’s in costume on Halloween will receive up to two free kids’ meals with each […]
This year has been anything but ordinary. The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has proved extremely challenging especially for the hospitality industry. That has not stopped Woodloch Pines, an all-inclusive family resort located in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, from forging forward however. Every autumn, staff and guests alike anticipate gorgeous changing foliage, crisp
Costume-clad kids, bags of candy and jack-o’-lanterns are some indelible images associated with Halloween. Those images may forever be linked to this beloved, fun-filled holiday, which boasts a rich history that varies depending on where in the world you might be. Celebrations around the world may not mirror those in the United States, where trick-or-treating […]
To celebrate Halloween and increase their technology proficiency, fourth-graders at Birch Lane Elementary School in the Massapequa School District created digital jack-o-lanterns. The students used Google Slides on their Chromebooks, and were able to customize their pumpkins by selecting the mouth, eyes, accessories and other components. They also wrote short stories about
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