Halloween is a holiday celebrated annually on October 31st. This year it occurs on Monday, October 31st. While the modern tradition of Halloween is more about dressing up in costumes and collecting candy, it originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain when people lit bonfires and wore costumes to ward off spirits. Samhain Throughout the Years By 43 AD, the Roman Empire … [Read more...]
Keep Kids Safe This Halloween
Another year has passed, let’s keep kids safe this Halloween with some simple tips and tricks. COVID-19 still looms over us, though the push for vaccinations, social distancing, and heightened hygiene has helped. International pandemic or not, it is always of the utmost importance to keep our children safe whilst celebrating the spookiest days of the year. Staying Home This … [Read more...]
How to Celebrate Halloween Safely During COVID-19
Yet again we are heading into a holiday season during an international pandemic. Luckily this year we have a bit more experience on how to celebrate Halloween safely. Just remember to take it outside, or mask up indoors so we may have a safe, spooky and sweet Halloween 2021. Take It Outside During an appearance on CNN's State of the Union, Dr. Fauci, the head of the National … [Read more...]
Halloween Safety During COVID-19
Halloween will likely look a little different this year across Alaska. Many families are finding new ways to celebrate and enjoy Halloween. Some may still choose to stick to tradition and trick-or-treat door to door. However you celebrate Halloween this year, mitigate your risks of contracting, and spreading, the COVID-19 virus. Make New Traditions While trick-or-treating may not … [Read more...]
Blue Buckets On Halloween
Be aware while you greet trick-or-treaters that those with autism are carrying blue buckets to say "trick-or-treat!" for them this Halloween. After a trending Facebook post, parents across the U.S. have embraced the idea to raise awareness of trick-or-treaters with autism. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disability. Someone with autism may be unable to say … [Read more...]
Pedestrians On Halloween
Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights of the year for pedestrians. Children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other night of the year. Use caution this Halloween to keep roads safe for everyone. Pedestrians On Halloween Be as predictable as possible to make it easier for drivers to see you. Stay on sidewalks when … [Read more...]
