Happy Halloween 2004

According to the History Channel, Halloween is one of the world's oldest holidays and is still celebrated today in several countries around the globe.  The autumn rite is commemorated in the United Kingdom, although with a surprising and distinctive British twist. In Mexico, Latin America, and Spain, All Souls' Day, the third day of the three-day Hallowmas observance, is the most important part of the celebration for many people. In Ireland and Canada, Halloween, which was once a frightening and superstitious time of year, is celebrated much as it is here in the United States, with trick-or-treating, costume parties, and fun for all ages, so let the fun begin. Q: What is Frankenstein's favorite waterway? A: The Eerie Canal Cast your vote for your Halloween Favorites. Get the scoop on Monsters, Bats, Dracula, and More Timeline of the most popular Halloween candy by year. Halloween Word Search  Monster Match  Jan's Courtyard  wander through this haunted house and spooky graveyard . . . if you dare. The BoneGarden Estate - is a virtual haunted house.  Tour  through five stories of rooms and the cemetery grounds.  The Hauntings  - Your Nightmare Begins. Two interactive chilling stories. Funtasia's Halloween Games, Tricks and Treats Q: Why didn't the skeleton dance at the party? A: He had no body to dance with. Halloween Crossword Puzzle Halloween jokes  Halloween e-cards Halloween customs Send Halloween e-cards. Nasa's interactive haunted house Find the treat in the pumpkin patch Scary.Com - For younger children - This interactive site is loaded with fun!   Halloween Net - A ghost beckons  you to this haunted house! Ben & Jerry's cool Halloween stuff for kids of all ages. Q: What is a mummy's favorite type of music? A: Wrap According to the Pumpkin Patch, 80 percent of our nation's pumpkins come to market. Besides using them for carving, there are many other perks from pumpkins.  Pumpkin Carving 101 - Learn the secrets to carving your pumpkin so it looks great. Pumpkin Carving Patterns - Patterns from simple to comples.  Pumpkin Pointers - For selecting, using and carving tips. Haunted Planet.com  and  Buy Costumes.com  have huge selections of the most popular Halloween costumes. And, make your own Halloween Makeup with these easy recipes. Then, complete your costurme with Crazy Contact Lenses - Cat eyes, Mesmereyes, Wild eyes and more.  Q: Why does the mummy keep his Band-Aids in the refrigerator? A: So he can use them for cold cuts Real Haunted Houses - is an index on haunted houses across America listed by state. An intriguing adventure! Haunted House Map - Click on any state on this United States map and see if there's a haunted house near you. Haunted Houses and Haunted Attractions - Find out what's in your state. Q: What is a ghost's favorite ride at a theme park? A: A roller ghoster. California Haunted Houses and Haunted Attractions: Dragon's Head Inn - Sonoma The Fright - San Joaquin Valley Hallowed Haunting Grounds - Studio City The Haunted Shack - Torrance Haunted Zone - AlhambraPirates of Emerson - Fremont Ultimate Nightmares Haunted House - Victorville Q: What is a vampire's favorite holiday? A: Fangsgiving Build your own haunted house - Learn to design, build, and promote a Halloween haunted house!  Haunted Yard has ideas for transforming your yard into a haunted setting.   Haunted Halloween  - Trick or Treat online for cash . . . It's all fun and games until someone turns the lights on.   Q: What is a baby ghost's favorite game? A: Peek-a-boo

~ Witches Brew ~  4 Inch Stick Cinnamon (Break In Pieces) 1 Teaspoon Allspice (Whole) 1 Teaspoon Whole Cloves 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar (Tamped Down) 7 Cups Apple Cider 1 To 1 & 1/2 Cups Rum 1 Cup Butter Directions: Tie spices in a 4 to 6 inch square of double thickness cheesecloth. (100% cotton) In a crockpot or slow cooker, combine all ingredients except butter. Cover and cook on low setting 7 to 8 hours or on high setting 3 to 4 hours. Discard spice bag. Ladle hot punch into cups and float about 1/2 teaspoon butter atop each serving. Makes ten 6 oz. servings.  You can substitute 1 to 1 & 1/2 cup of apple cider for the rum. ~~~

To go with the Witches Brew, try my sister's  Halloween Recipes:   Edible Eyeballs, Green Slime Punch, Worms On A Bun, and other goulish dishes. And, try these easy Halloween treats to make at home.

Q: How does a werewolf like his eggs for breakfast? A: Terrified Q: What is Dracula's favorite coffee? A: De'coffin'ated