Halloween

Some Northwest Latinos Blend Halloween, Day Of The Dead

Anna King — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:19:08 +0000

PASCO, Wash. – Just as this year’s Halloween fades into memory, many Northwest Latino families are getting ready for the Day of the Dead. The traditional Mexican holiday is on Friday. Some families blend the two holidays.

In Pasco, Washington, bakeries can hardly churn out enough seasonal pan muerto .

Spooky Scary! KUOW Listeners Share Halloween Stories

Ross Reynolds — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:39:23 +0000

This Halloween Ross Reynolds hears from listeners about their best costumes, best scares and favorite parts of Halloween.

Why We Love Horror Movies

Ross Reynolds — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Last year we spoke with author Jason Zinoman who wrote, "Shock Value: How a Few Eccentric Outsiders Gave Us Nightmares, Conquered Hollywood, and Invented Modern Horror," and took some calls. To celebrate Halloween we've decided to bring you some highlights from that interview and a little more.

Halloween Spending Up Across Nation

Anna King — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:47:27 +0000

KENNEWICK, Wash. – If Halloween spending is an indicator of the economy, Americans are appear to be feeling better than this time last year -- or at least more ghoulish.

A new survey commissioned by the National Retail Federation found that seven of 10 Americans will celebrate Halloween this year. And they’re spending more says spokeswoman Kathy Grannis.

“The average person is expected to spend about $79 on Halloween decorations, costumes and candy.”

Up from $72 last year.