The Russian authorities canceled a festival in St. Petersburg, branding it “Satanist,” as part of a larger assault on anything viewed as a Western influence.
Tag: Halloween
Candy Companies Are Quietly Cutting Down on Cocoa to Save Money
As climate change has helped push cocoa prices higher, companies are changing candy recipes in subtle ways.
All Trick, No Treat: Dublin Crowds Turn Up for Halloween Parade That Wasn’t
The scariest thing this Halloween? In one city, it was the power of a phony online event listing.
‘Witches’ Marks’? Curses? Medieval Etchings Uncovered at Manor House
A discovery of etched symbols and writing at a British Manor House has experts examining their possible meaning.
China’s Latest Security Target: Halloween Partygoers
Last year, the Shanghai government said Halloween celebrations were a sign of “cultural tolerance.” This year, the police rounded up people in costume.
In England’s Most Haunted Village, Halloween Means Screams and Skeptics
Pluckley is said to count at least 12 spirits among its 1,000 residents. Come October, ghost hunters arrive in droves to a place where even nonbelievers concede they’ve had eerie encounters.
Tips to Reduce Halloween Waste
We’ve got tips to make the holiday more sustainable, and maybe more fun, too.
Fear Factors
Sometimes the scariest movies are the ones that depict the ordinary horrors of life.
Shoulder Season
It’s still summer today, but fall arrives tomorrow. Take a minute to pause on the threshold.
Families of Seoul Crowd Crush Victims Savor a Small Win
More than a year after revelry turned to disaster, three people have been found guilty for actions connected to the case. The bereaved hope this is only the start.