Introduces the history of Halloween, the meaning of its symbols, and the ways in which we celebrate it today.

Step-by-step illustrated directions for 101 Halloween craft and recipe ideas, including pumpkin trimmings, treats and containers, various decorations, costumes, and party ideas from handmade invitations to activities.

A collection of ideas and directions for making Halloween decorations, costumes, snacks and parties that depend more on imagination and creativity than on money.

Describes Halloween customs and gives directions for making Halloween costumes, greeting cards, decorations, presents, and things to eat, using materials that are usually found around the house.

Kathy Ross has created an amazing new collection of crafts ranging from Skeleton Scatter Pins to an Owl Goodie Bag that glows in the dark. For those who like to wear their crafts, the Ghost Zipper Pull or the Batty Ear Dangles will draw lots of attention. For the more sedate, the Frankenstein Treasure Keeper is guaranteed to scare off all intruders. Whether kids want to make Masks For Dolls or frighten their friends with Something Wierd In A Jar,...

On Halloween night, Stillwater the giant panda tells Karl, Addy, and Michael a spooky and unusual story. Based on a Zen koan.

Describes the origins of Halloween and how various countries celebrate it.

In the time when witches tiptoe about to have their Halloween fun, ancient Druscilla knows her creaking knees will prevent her from being sneaky and sets out to find a silent conveyance for herself, her cat, and her jack-o-lantern.

Join Harry Smith of CBS's The Early Show as he leads this 3,000-year expedition through the history of the characteristically pagan holiday of Halloween. Discover how the "trick-or-treat" custom originated during the harvest festivals in ancient Ireland when food and sweets were used to coax the dead into remaining in the spirit world. Learn how Christianity tried to co-opt the celebration by turning it into All Saints Day, but how the underlying...

Explores the history of Halloween from the holiday's Celtic origins over 2000 years ago to present-day celebrations, and provides spooky riddles and ideas for pumpkin art.