Halloween: Get Wicked on the Web
It's the second largest commercial holiday in America, but your Halloween celebration can be as homemade or as far over the top with special effects as you want. On the Web, you can discover the history of this holiday, learn to plan a spooky party, find that costume you've dreamt about since last year, become an expert pumpkin carver, or find the most terrifying haunted house in your neck of the woods.
Expand All Guide SectionsHistory of Halloween
You’ve probably heard the phrase “all hallows” floating around at this time of ... read more »
Halloween Costumes
On the Web, finding a Halloween costume can be as detailed as hunting down pink silk to make your ... read more »
Halloween Decorations
If you want to create eye-catching décor or intricately carved jack-o’-lanterns to ... read more »
Planning a Halloween Party
Everyone loves a good party, but not everyone is a good party planner. That’s where the Web ... read more »
Halloween Safety
Dressing up in costume and traipsing through the neighborhood on a quest for candy is the highlight of the holiday for many kids. However, they’ll have to navigate traffic, fire hazards, strangers, and obstructed vision courtesy of those pesky masks. Find out how to keep everyone safe with help from the sites below.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Sometimes, Halloween stirs up paranoia among parents. But is it necessary? Salon.com writer Jill Wolfson discusses the topic, and the possible reasons for it. Keep in mind that staying calm and clearheaded may prevent accidents from happening. The article provides friendly reassurance.
- The sites below offer lists of safety tips and warnings, most of which can be categorized as common sense. So consider the advice of the doctors and organizations represented below, but also remember to maintain an awareness of your and your children’s surroundings on Halloween night.
Dulcinea's Picks
Movies and Music for Halloween
What would your favorite scary movie be without the ominous background music? Not quite as scary, ... read more »
Halloween Events
A spine-tingling haunted house, nighttime hayride, or outlandish costume parade can enhance your ... read more »
