Halloween may officially arrive on October 31, but devoted spooky-season fans know there’s no reason to wait all year to celebrate. Halfway to Halloween is the perfect excuse to bring out the pumpkins, ghost stories, horror movies, creepy treats, and costumes months ahead of schedule. Celebrated around April 30 and May 1, Halfway to Halloween …
Category: Haunted Places and Halloween History
Haunted Places and Halloween History
Oct 18
The History and Symbolism Behind the Halloween Pumpkin
Few images capture Halloween quite like a glowing orange pumpkin. Whether it wears a jagged monster grin, a friendly smile, or an elaborate carved design, the Halloween pumpkin has become one of the most recognizable symbols of October 31. Yet pumpkins were not the original jack-o’-lanterns, and the story of how they became associated with …