One woman in Mississippi has amassed a sizable collection. Another in Maine has built a wardrobe around it. Candy corn, one of the most divisive treats on the market, has proved it has staying power.
Category: Halloween
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Vowing Till Death Do Us Part at the Hotel That Inspired ‘The Shining’
The Stanley Hotel, which inspired the fictional hotel in the 1980 horror classic, has become a hot spot for couples seeking a spooky setting for their weddings.
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‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’: A Hit That Initially Unnerved Disney
The filmmakers look back on its 30th anniversary and recall how uncomfortable it made executives. They didn’t expect the celebrations around it today.
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Paddle Boarders in Witch Costumes Welcome Halloween
Every October, hundreds of revelers in witch costumes float on lakes and bays, ponds and harbors. Instead of brooms, they opt for paddle boards.
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Halloween is Busy for This Professional Pumpkin Carver
Adam Bierton is allergic to pumpkins, but that doesn’t stop him from carving dozens each fall, the most of intricate of which can cost $5,000.
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Tompkins Square Dog Parade Draws Thousands After Near Cancellation
After almost being canceled because of financial constraints, about 15,000 people and more than 600 pups turned out for the annual parade on Saturday — nearly doubling last year’s attendance.
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SAG-AFTRA Advises Actors Against Character Costumes Amid Strike
The SAG-AFTRA union told its members not to dress as characters from major productions and post pictures, which could be seen as promoting the work of companies they are negotiating with.
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Brace Yourself for Lots of Taylor Swifts and Travis Kelces This Halloween
Move over, Barbie and Ken, another couples costume has entered the zeitgeist in the fourth quarter.
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Friday the 13th Is Coming Up. Try Not to Be Spooked.
The famously unlucky date causes travelers to shudder and couples to delay marriages. But rest assured that there’s nothing to fear.
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Lewis the Ghoul is Taking Over Halloween Décor
The towering decoration from Target, which has become a must-have among Halloween fans, will sass you.
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When Did You Watch Your First Scary Movie? We Want to Know.
Halloween season is here, and we’re asking readers to share their memories of the first scary film that kept them up at night, and how old they were at the time.
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The Shelf Life of a 12-Foot Home Depot Skeleton
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Devotees have spent years hunting for a 12-foot skeleton introduced by the Home Depot in 2020. Can the hype survive?