The 1950s and 60s were a golden era for Halloween. Kids roamed neighborhoods with paper treat bags, jack-o’-lanterns glowed on every porch, and the costumes—often store-bought, sometimes homemade—were colorful, charming, and a little bit spooky. Many were made by companies like Ben Cooper, Collegeville, and Halco, whose boxed costume sets became a seasonal staple in department stores. Whether … [Read more...] about 10 Classic Halloween Costumes from the 1950s & 60s
The Charming, Creepy World of Vintage Halloween Postcards
Before text messages and social media posts wished friends a “Happy Halloween,” there was another tradition—sending beautifully illustrated postcards. From the late 1800s to the early 20th century, Halloween postcards were a delightful mix of art, folklore, and seasonal cheer. They weren’t just greetings—they were miniature works of art, often filled with mysterious charm, warm autumn colors, and … [Read more...] about The Charming, Creepy World of Vintage Halloween Postcards
Kicking Off the Halloween Season with a Hocus Pocus Movie Night
The first cool breeze. The smell of pumpkin spice. That faint rustle of leaves in the trees. You know what that means—it’s time to officially kick off the Halloween season! And what better way to welcome the most magical time of the year than by curling up for a Hocus Pocus movie night? This 1993 cult classic, starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as the delightfully … [Read more...] about Kicking Off the Halloween Season with a Hocus Pocus Movie Night
The Full Sturgeon Moon: August 9th, the Mystical Harbinger of Autumn
On the night of August 9th, the summer sky will be dominated by a brilliant, silvery orb — the Full Sturgeon Moon. While August may still feel drenched in heat and sunlight, this full moon signals a subtle shift in the seasons. Its glow has long been a warning, a celebration, and, in some traditions, a time of magic. For those attuned to the whispers of autumn, the Sturgeon Moon is the first … [Read more...] about The Full Sturgeon Moon: August 9th, the Mystical Harbinger of Autumn
A Timeline of Halloween Traditions: 1900–1970
How Americans Celebrated the Spooky Season Through the Decades While Halloween today might conjure images of plastic pumpkins and pop-culture costumes, the holiday has deep roots in American tradition — many of them now forgotten. From the turn-of-the-century parlor parties to the postwar candy boom, here’s a look at how Halloween changed and charmed its way through seven decades of … [Read more...] about A Timeline of Halloween Traditions: 1900–1970
