Halloween section header

Halloween

The Latest

It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

Not all pumpkins are created equal. Check out these tips for choosing a pumpkin that’s ripe for picking.

These five cemetery journeys are a great way to explore America’s rich and varied history. Tombstone tourists, rejoice.

America‘s most romantic candy is in its heartbreak era.

With the right seeds and growing conditions, you can cultivate a 300-pound pumpkin in time for next year’s Halloween.

Here’s one way to enjoy the spookiest months of the year.

When you stop to think about it, many of our autumnal traditions—like scooping out pumpkin guts, asking strangers for candy, and wandering aimlessly through cornfields—are pretty bizarre.

Your nightmares just got a whole lot cuter.

The home improvement chain knows what you need: a 15-foot scarecrow that talks.

The classic holiday mash-up wasn’t directed by Tim Burton—but Tim Burton was supposed to have a cameo in it.

Begging for candy on October 31 was banned after kids set one too many fires.

The movie did not strike a chord with most audiences upon its release, but these days, it boasts some famous fans.

We ran the lyrics of a hit song through multiple languages, then translated them back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

If you’re up for traveling for this spooky season, visit one of these destinations.

If linguistics is any indicator, it would appear that everybody in the spirit realm speaks Scots English.

The origins of these classic costumes are probably not what you would expect.

Add these captivating movies about witches like ‘Practical Magic’ and ‘The Love Witch’ to your Halloween streaming line-up this month.

From meticulous artistry to pure dumb luck, the origins of horror movie masks are as interesting as the films themselves.

Sylvia Plath often broke out her Ouija Board to speak to her spirit guide, Pan.

Want to be the house everyone loves on Halloween? Hand out these popular candies.

Parker Brothers had no qualms about marketing Ouija boards to teens 30 years ago.

More From the Holidays Section

Read More

The autumnal equinox is September 22, 2025. Here's how people will celebrate the start of fall around the world.

Labor Day falls on September 1 in 2025. While the exact date changes each year, its position in the week has stayed the same since the 19th century.

Christmas in July seems like a Hallmark Channel invention. But it actually has its roots in a pretty surprising source.

Many of the fireworks you’re familiar with also have pretty common names. When in doubt, assume a display is named for a flower or animal.

Check out eight memorable events—from some notable births to coincidental deaths—that all took place on July 4.

From patriotic pancakes to trifle towers, these are the festive, Fourth of July foods people are Googling.

When John Adams penned a letter to future first lady Abigail Adams on July 3, 1776, he guessed how future generations of Americans would celebrate Independence Day with remarkable accuracy—but he got the date wrong.

Fourth of July fireworks and parties can be distressing for dogs—and their pet parents. Here are tips that can help.

Halloween section header

Read More About Holidays

HolidaysChristmasHalloweenHanukkahJuly 4thThanksgivingWeird Holidays