Charles Schulz (cartoonist-Peanuts)
One of America’s most influential cartoonists, the late Charles Schulz is most famous for his comic strip “Peanuts” and its beloved characters including Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Pig Pen and of course Snoopy.

Along with the comic strip Schulz also created 2 of the best television holiday specials ever - “A Charlie Brown Christmas ” and “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown”.

Today is a special day for us “Charlie Browniacs” and join us as we celebrate with a little music, specifically what has become the signature tune of the Peanuts TV specials - “Linus and Lucy.” Here is a nice interpretation of the tune by the group The Divine Comedy. Enjoy.

Links:
Snoopy.com (official Peanuts website)
Charles Schulz / Snoopy’s Home
Wikipedia: Charles M. Schulz

Days of the Dead (Los Dias de los Muertos)
A traditional Mexican holiday honoring the dead. Los Dias de los Muertos is not a sad time, but instead a joyous time of remembering friends, family and loved ones who have passed.

It is celebrated every year at the same time as Halloween and the Christian holy days of All Saints Day and All Souls Day (November 1st and 2nd). Some areas celebrate the holiday for one day, while other celebrate for 2 days.

Visit our Los Dias de los Muertos (the Days of the Dead) website for more

Send DOD ecards: Holiday eCards on the Net

Charlie Brown:
Well, another Halloween has come and gone.

Linus:
Yes, Charlie Brown

Charlie Brown:
I don’t understand it. I went trick-or-treating and all I got was a bag full of rocks! I suppose you spent all night in the Pumpkin Patch. And the Great Pumpkin never showed up?

Linus:
Nope.

Charlie Brown:
Well, don’t take it too hard, Linus. I’ve done a lot of stupid things in my life too.

Linus:
Stupid!?! What do you mean stupid?? Just wait till next year. Charlie Brown. You’ll see…Next year at this same time. I’ll find a pumpkin patch that is real sincere.

And I’ll sit in that pumpkin patch till the Great Pumpkin appears…

He’ll rise out of that pumpkin patch and fly through the air with his bag of toys…

The Great Pumpkin will appear and I’ll be waiting for him…I’ll be there.

I’ll be sitting there in that pumpkin patch. And I’ll see the Great Pumpkin….*

Till next year Linus…

*Copyright United Feature Syndicate, Inc.

(Our 3rd annual “homage” to Charlie Brown, The Great Pumpkin and Halloween. See you next year!)

Halloween
A favorite holiday among kids, and many adults, Halloween is an ancient celebration that blends Druid and Christian customs. Long associated with spirits and ghosts, Halloween today is a reason to dress up in costume and trick-or-treat for candy.

Halloween is the time of Ghosts, Goblins, Gravestones and Graveyards. Of Spooks and Spirits and silly-fun tricks. Of Witches and Warlocks and Scary Black Cats. And Candy Corn, Jelly Apples, Pumpkins and Bats.

Come visit our Halloween celebration for some holiday fun. We’ve got Dancing Skeletons, Halloween stories, some ghosts, goblins and “jack-o-lanterns”, holiday pictures for the kids to print and color, and some tasty Halloween recipes to make and enjoy. We hope you find something you like!

Happy Halloween and come visit our Halloween sites:

Halloween fun: Halloween on the Net

Halloween Recipes: Holiday Eats

Halloween Crafts / Coloring Pictures: Holiday Arts and Crafts on the Net

Halloween eCards: Holiday eCards on the Net

Frankenstein Friday
Honoring the “mother” and “father” of Frankenstein, Mary Shelly and Boris Karloff.

(For this and other Halloween coloring pictures visit our Halloween celebration - Halloween on the Net)

Happy Halloween!

The year’s most ghoulish holiday is upon us! You are invited to join the Halloween festivities at Halloween on the Net. Come read the story of Halloween, and learn about its roots in the ancient Celtic holiday of Samhain and its connection to the centuries-old Mexican holiday of Los Dias De Los Muertos.

Test your Halloween knowledge at our Did You Know? article. Plan a terrifying night of Halloween fun at one of America’s Top Thirteen Haunted Houses. Then click over to discover the origins of Halloween traditions like pumpkin carving, witches, black cats, and trick-or-treating. Speaking of trick-or-treating, what are your favorite Halloween candies? While many of us are partial to the ever-popular candy corn, here is a list of the top fifteen best Halloween candy treats (and some healthier trick-or-treat suggestions, too).

If you want to do more than just hand out candy to kiddos on Halloween, Holidays on the Net also has a great article on how to plan a spooktacular October 31st kids’ party. Your kids are also sure to appreciate our fun-filled Halloween crafts and DIY costume ideas. And don’t forget to check out our recipe box full of Halloween treats or our Halloween e-cards and Halloween coloring pages

We look forward to seeing you at our Halloween celebration!

Happy Holidays

Haunted Refrigerator Night
Twas the night before Halloween
and inside the fridge,
something was stirring
among the Moo Goo Gai Pan!

When was the last time you cleaned out your fridge? Are there evil and scary things growing among the leftover containers? As we prepare for the scariest night of the year, show’em what you’re made of by emptying the fridge of all that is unholy inside.

( courtesy of www.wellcat.com )

With less than a week to go till Halloween - are you still searching for that special last minute recipe for your Halloween party? Looking for some holiday coloring pictures to keep the kids quiet for just a couple of more days? Well have we got good news for you!

Stop by our holiday recipe site - Holiday Eats for great recipe suggestions for your Halloween party or just something sweet and spooky for the kids.

And don’t forget our craft site - Holiday Arts & Crafts on the Net! For some seasonal craft projects and a great selection of Halloween coloring pictures to easily print.

All you’ll need to do is bring the crayons. Now how easy is that!

holiday recipes: Holiday Eats

holiday crafts / coloring pictures: Holiday Arts & Crafts on the Net

Still in need of some last minute recipe ideas for your Halloween party? Come ‘on over to our holiday recipe site - Holiday Eats - where we’ve got lots of easy recipes to help make your Halloween a tasty one.

Year after year one of our most popular recipes is “Boo Bites,” made with marshmallows, peanut butter and chocolate chips!

One of my personal favorites - Ghosts in the Graveyard - is easy to make and tasty to eat! Yum!

Looking for a good party punch? How about an easy ”Halloween Punch.” Or check out one of our newest recipes - “Witches Brew.” Green never tasted so good!

You can find these and other Halloween party specialities at our holiday recipe site - Holiday Eats.

The year’s most ghoulish holiday is almost upon us! So join us for some spooky, kooky, creepy fun as we continue our countdown to Halloween.

Each day we’re featuring a different Jack-O-Lantern to get you in the holiday mood.

Ladies and Gentleman; Elvis has left the pumpkin patch!

Boo-utiful!

Stop by again for our countdown to Halloween. Only 9 more days to go!

photo credit: via flickr