Days Past of Halloween

Blogtoberfest Guest Post #1, By Matthew Sinico I know that I probably live a jaded life compared to others when it comes to Halloween. Since my family owns a candy store, Catherine's Chocolates in Great Barrington, Mass., you would probably think that Halloween would not mean anything to me. How wrong you are. It has … Continue reading Days Past of Halloween

Blogtoberfest is on… Guest Posts Being Accepted Now!

I always welcome guest posts at The Jump, but I take the collection thereof more seriously from October 1 to All Hallows Eve. The results have been varied and awesome, ranging in topic from witches to zombies to Neil Diamond. Over the years, Blogtoberfest Guest Post submissions evolved into a full-on contest, with winners, prizes, … Continue reading Blogtoberfest is on… Guest Posts Being Accepted Now!

A History of Halloween Heritage in the Berkshires

Blogtoberfest Guest Post #4, by Joe Durwin Living in the Berkshires, October is always one of the most vivid months to me.  The tenth month of the year in these hills is a boisterous swirl of foliage, harvest festivals, favorite foods, costume parties, and ghost stories. October is a time of such resplendent colors that … Continue reading A History of Halloween Heritage in the Berkshires