Werewolves
Nice doggy. The story of werewolves is actually many stories, from all over Europe. Were they ever real? We can only–scratch–the surface in this installment. Howl at us at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.
Thomas Lovell Beddoes’ “Dream of Dying”
More poetry, this time from the dark and twisted mind of Thomas Lovell Beddoes, a favorite gothic poet. It makes us feel simply horrible. Please tell us how this poem affects you at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.
Dracula
Contrary to what many people think, Dracula is a fictional character. He was created more recently than you might think. Learn all about the King of the Vampires in this latest installment, then let us know what you think at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.
Vampires
We have had bloodsuckers at least as long as we have told stories. Except that many people believe they were more than the subject of stories. Real or not, vampires continue to capture our imagination. Find out more about them, then let us know your own vampire story at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com
Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Haunted Palace”
We descend again into the deeply dark mind of Edgar Allen Poe, as he describes “The Haunted Palace” as only he can. Poe’s mind is a twisted place no one should have to go…but we love to dally there voluntarily. Please illuminate your dark mind at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.
“The Bells,” A Poem By Edgar Allen Poe
As promised, a creepy, spooky poem from the disturbed mind of Edgar Allen Poe, author of the classic poem, “The Raven.” Please let us know what you think at halloweenhaunt.wordpress.com.
Random Pumpkin Facts
Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere! We carve them at Halloween, eat them at Thanksgiving and Christmas, and forget about them the rest of the year. That’s not fair. There’s so much to love….
Jack O’Lantern
Scary faces are popping up on porches everywhere! Why do we carve scary faces into vegetables? And why do we call them “Jack?”
Those Cute, Scary, Ghoulish Costumes
For as long as most of us have been alive, kids all across America have dressed up in costumes, creepy and cute, for Halloween. Where did this tradition come from?
Trick or Treat
Why do kids around America, and in some other places in the world now, go around neighborhoods threatening a trick if they don’t get a treat? The answer lies within…the Halloween Haunt.
Halloween, A Quick History
Why do we celebrate such a creepy holiday as Halloween? Why at the end of October? These and other fascinating questions will be answered….
Promo ‘06
The spookiest holiday of the year is on its way, and the new podcast, Halloween Haunt, is here! Learn where our Halloween traditions come from, the history of the holiday, and spooky poems and stories, all in bite-sized pieces–just like Halloween candy. Family friendly and appropriately creepy, it’s only on halloweenhaunt.wordpress.com.
