Explore a bewitching collection of Halloween inspiration, where costume ideas, DIY tips, and eerie tales converge to spark your creativity and make your spooky season unforgettable!
Little Red Riding Hood is one of the most popular fairy tales still told to this day. French storyteller Charles Perrault first published this classic tale in 1697, known then as Little Red Cap. Even though the story has been adapted several times over the past few centuries, Little Red remains one of the most recognizable fairy tale characters of all time. Described by the Brothers Grimm as "...a dear little girl who was loved by everyone who looked at her" and who had "a little riding hood of red velvet, which suited her so well that she would never hear anything else; so she was always called 'Little Red Riding Hood'". Her little red cape has been the one constant in the ever-changing persona of Little Red Riding Hood.
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Many of us grew up trick-or-treating, but have you ever wondered why we celebrate in this manner? Get ready to learn, because we'll be sharing the origins of trick-or-treating! You might be surprised about how Halloween evolved into the holiday that it is today. Keep reading to learn the history behind our favorite holiday.
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If you're a longtime reader of the blog, you may remember our retrospective of Heidi Klum's Halloween costumes. Well, we're back with another Halloween costume retrospective, this time from Tom Holmoe, who played for the San Francisco 49ers, coached the UC Berkeley football team, and is now the athletic director at Brigham Young University (BYU). (You can read more about him on Wikipedia.) Holmoe is also known for wearing elaborate Halloween costumes to BYU Athletic's annual trick-or-treat event. All of these costumes were made by Holmoe's sister-in-law, Rhonda Montgomery, and the makeup was by Jennine Tolley Hollingshaus. It's all truly wonderful work that demands a look!
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What's your favorite part about attending a pop culture convention? Are you excited about roaming the vendor room looking for goodies from your favorite artists and makers? Maybe you're eager to visit all the panels or snag those sweet celebrity autographs. These are all great answers, but we're going to discuss one of our personal favorites—cosplay! Whether you're new to the art of cosplay or a seasoned veteran, several factors will determine how you'll be preparing for and...
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It's hard to believe that we have been blessed with half a century of Saturday Night Live, lovingly referred to as SNL. From its humble beginnings in 1975 to the household name it is today, we have watched as budding comedy stars launched their careers on late-night TV. Let's take a look back at the show's most iconic moments, from great sketches to hosts and other shenanigans!
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Are you in the mood to watch some award-winning horror movies? March is Oscar season, and we're excited to see who wins! While plenty of horror films satisfy your need for spine-tingling fun, some movies are a cut above the rest. Horror films have historically received the fewest Academy Awards, but the ones that have succeeded are worth a watch! How many of these Oscar-winning horror movies have you seen?
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