Halloween is celebrated around the globe, but nowhere does it take hold quite like in the United States. Ranking just behind Christmas and Thanksgiving, it’s the nation’s third most popular holiday.

Halloween has ballooned into a $12.2 billion spectacle, with towering skeletons and animatronic ghouls turning neighborhoods into seasonal attractions. For decades, Halloween decorating meant carving ...

With Halloween creeping closer, America’s fascination with the supernatural is stronger than ever. Ghost tours are selling out, haunted hotels are booked weeks in advance, and travelers are planning ...

In the first act of the Judgement House drama, actors gathered for a raucous teen party with lots of booze. In the second scene at the born-again haunted house, the young Matt Mitchell and other kids ...

Whether you’re in it for the candy, the costumes, or the creepy vibes, several East Coast cities are serving serious Halloween spirit this year. A new report from WalletHub ranked Jersey City, Newark, ...

Be on the lookout for kids in dark costumes in streets and sidewalks, and stay off of the road if you can. Parents and ...

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From bloody limbs to lunging props, some parents are pushing back against Halloween decorations they say have become too frightening for small children. NewsNation’s Elizabeth Prann tells “Morning in ...