We live in a culture where the Santa Claus wrapping paper goes on sale before Halloween.

Given that Halloween is overtaking Christmas as the holiday- you’re-most-likely-to-be-sick-of-by-the-time-it-actually-arrives, you’ll want to have some chatter stats ready for those weekend costume parties.

Many seasoned entertainers approach the holidays as though “stress” stands for Stop Throwing Ridiculously Excessive Seasonal Soirees.

Kelley Hope isn’t concerned about the impression she’ll make this holiday season wrapping gifts in brown, recyclable paper.

As Halloween approaches, here’s what can be frightening for grown-ups – it’s now the “eating season.“
Halloween is only the start of a season filled with good things to eat. Next: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.