Why do we carve pumpkins on Halloween?
Behind that jack-o'-lantern's face is a story — a story about ancient traditions and Irish American culture.
Here's who has the best odds of a white Halloween
I'm dreaming of a white… Halloween? That doesn't quite have the same ring as a white Christmas, but believe it or not, some parts of the U.S. actually have decent odds of seeing snow on Halloween each year.
Those air travel hacks you’ve learned don’t work anymore but here are a few tricks you could try
While there was a brief respite during the fall when prices fell quite substantially, prices have rebounded about 50% for both Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks.
A green Halloween: How to make your spooky holiday more eco-friendly
From Halloween costume exchanges to pumpkin smashes, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the spooky holiday while also reducing waste.
How to stop squirrels, other critters from eating your pumpkins
From cayenne pepper to owl decoys, here are some suggestions from experts on how to safely keep the squirrels at bay this Halloween.
Holiday return policies: What to know
The National Retail Federation says stores incur $166 million in merchandise returns for every $1 billion in sales.
'A Christmas Story' sequel gets 1st teaser trailer with glimpse of adult Ralphie
Peter Billingsley, who played Ralphie in the original 1983 Christmas comedy film, returns to his iconic role in the new sequel, called “A Christmas Story Christmas.”
Teal pumpkins: They’re not just for decoration
Spread a little food allergy awareness and inclusion this year by displaying a teal pumpkin on your doorstep.
Mariah Carey teases fellow Christmas enthusiasts on Twitter: 'It's almost time...'
America’s unofficial Queen of Christmas teased the season this weekend — more than two weeks ahead of Halloween.
A history of Halloween candy: Trends and costs through the years
Enjoying Halloween candy and celebrating the spooky season transcends generations as new traditions mesh together with the nostalgic and older trends.
Chipotle’s Boorito Halloween tradition returns in-person after 2-year hiatus
Here’s how to score a free meal on Halloween.
Kohl’s stores to close on Thanksgiving
Stores will be closed for the holiday, but shoppers can find Black Friday deals online all week long.
Map: Instacart reveals America’s Halloween candy obsessions
The country is pretty evenly split over the top rival sweet treats purchased around Halloween.
What’s open and closed on Columbus Day 2022
Though the holiday has seen a recent shift in observance to Indigenous Peoples’ Day, it is still a federal holiday — meaning several businesses will be closed on Monday.
Blue Bell announces return of 'holiday favorite' Peppermint Bark ice cream
Blue Bell’s Eggnog and Peppermint ice cream flavors are also hitting store shelves for the holiday season, the company said.
Americans changing holiday travel plans due to inflation, survey finds
Over the holidays, many Americans are opting for fewer days of travel, cheaper accommodations, and shorter distances due to rising costs, a recent survey found.
Candy corn: The Halloween treat you either love or really hate
Candy corn ranked as the No. 2 worst Halloween candy for 2022 but more than 35 million pounds of it is produced each year so, either way, someone’s buying it.
Christmas tree growers in US predict stocked supply this year, but with higher prices
Like most consumer goods this year, Christmas tree growers in the survey said wholesale prices are likely to increase a bit in 2022 — citing a jump in their own input costs.
Baskin-Robbins unveils new spicy ice cream flavor with ghost peppers
Baskin-Robbins’ new Spicy ‘n’ Spooky flavor combines ghost pepper-infused white chocolate ice cream with dark chocolate and spicy blood orange flakes. Here’s when you can save on scoops.
Best pet Halloween costumes of 2022: Is your pup ready for the paw-ty?
Howl-oween is just around the corner.