Oh Halloween! That special time of year when the children of Cheshire Connecticut get to run around our streets in full costume, collecting candy and bouncing off the walls. Where did they ever came up with such a concept?

There are many different versions of the origins of Halloween, but the most plausible theory goes something like this…

According to the Connecticut Pumpkin Patch website, Halloween originated in the British Isles out of the Pagan Celtic celebration of Samhain. As far back as 5 B.C., it was believed that spirits rose from the dead and mingled with the living on this day. The Celts left food at their doors to encourage good spirits and wore masks to scare off the bad ones.

In the 1840s when much of the Irish Immigrated into America, Halloween found its way to the United States. By the late 1800's, there was a move in America to mold Halloween into a holiday more about community and neighborhood get togethers than about the supernatural. Halloween is now the second largest commercial holiday, resulting in more than $2 billion spent on candy each year.

So Cheshire Connecticut, Meriden Connecticut, Southington Connecticut, and Hamden Connecticut: What are you planning on doing to keep this ancient tradition alive? If you don't already have plans, here are some ideas...

 

Visit the Pumpkin Patch and Get Carving!

When: The entire month of October
Where: St. Peters Church, 59 Main St, Cheshire, CT 06410-2468

 

 

Anime Club Halloween Cosplay Extravaganza
When: Friday, October 29th at 3:00 pm
Where: Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main Street - Cheshire, CT 06410-2406

Vinnie Carr Dance Party 
Halloween costumer parade and prize for best costume.
When: Thursday, October 28th, from 1 to 3 pm
Where: Cheshire Senior Center, 240 Maple Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410

Broadway Playbill
The University of Connecticut in Waterbury will feature a display of Halloween-themed theater costumes. From current broadway shows like "Wicked" and "The Addams Family" to classics like "The Little Shop of Horrors" and "Dracula."
When: Month of October, Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 7 pm. Fridays 9 am to 4 pm
Where: Library on the UConn Waterbury campus, 99 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702

Throw Your Own Cheshire Halloween Party
When: Saturday, October 30th
Where: Your Cheshire Home
Why not hold your own Halloween party this year? You still have time to pull something together, and it's bound to be a big hit with the neighborhood.  Often times parents are looking for a safe way for their kids to have fun while they can watch over them and still having a little fun of their own. Here are a few websites with great tips to get you started.
Halloween Party Game Ideas
Halloween Party Decorating Ideas
Halloween Recipe Ideas

Fall Goodies
Are you looking to make some fall goodies for upcoming Halloween festivities? Pick some up tomorrow at the Spring Glen Church Farmers Market in Hamden Connecticut. Get some delicious produce from Connecticut farmers and listen to live entertainment. It's the perfect place to get some home-grown food! Be sure to also look out for brand-new vendors this year!

Whatever way you celebrate, remember that the holiday, once thought of as an evil, devil-worshipping holiday, has now become a way to bring the neighborhood together and make some good memories. Cheshire Connecticut is the kind of Connecticut neighborhood where you can feel safe letting your kids go Trick-or-Treating and mingling with the neighbors. If you think you might be interested in moving to Cheshire Connecticut, give me a call. You might even get a piece of candy if you stop by and knock at the Sally Bowman Real Estate door.

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