The Month of Pumpkins and Spooky Ghouls

October is finally here (in 3 days), and you know what that means… Halloween is just around the corner!

For me, it’s all about the candy, and one sweet treat stands out from the rest: candy corn! There’s something about those tri-colored kernels that brings back fond memories of my childhood. Dad had a sneaky habit of stealing all the candy corn from my Halloween stash. In all honesty though, he didn’t sneak about it. He used the guise of “I need to check the candy to make sure it’s safe and hasn’t been poisoned.”

We lived in a small ranching community and there was not one door we knocked on, that we didn’t know. In fact, those that Dad did not see at his weekly cawfee shop “meetings”, Mom would talk to on the phone throughout the week. So really, there was no one to be concerned about. But, he was the serious about quality control in the name of safety.

But enough about me, what about you? What’s your favorite part of Halloween? Do you love the thrill of a haunted house, the creativity of costume parties, or the spooky atmosphere of a dark and stormy night?

And, of course, I have to ask: do you have a favorite Halloween candy? Is it candy corn, like me? Or maybe you’re more of a Circus Peanuts fan.

So, what’s your spooky story?

Share your favorite Halloween memories, traditions, or candies in the comments below. I’d love to hear about them!