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8 Things You Didn't Know About 'Star Wars' Costumes

Bretton Jardell — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:08:07 +0000

Costumes and makeup played an important and often-overlooked role in making the six 'Star Wars' movies sensational sci-fi masterpieces that, even today, nothing has really matched. They were at the center of an engrossing experience that made the viewer literally feel as though they had been transported to a distant galaxy far, far away.

Jack-o'-Lanterns, Witches and Costumes: The Ghoulish Truth About 10 Halloween Traditions

Kathy Landin — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:22:17 +0000

Halloween is more steeped in tradition than just about any other holiday, and the roots of those traditions are as varied and seemingly unconnected as a pumpkin and a bonfire.

We decided to take a look at a few of Halloween's most well-known customs. What do they all mean? Why do we celebrate Halloween by putting on bizarre outfits and asking strangers for candy? Who is Stingy Jack, and why does he haunt our dreams?

15 Ridiculously Cute Halloween Costumes From the Tompkins Square Dog Parade

Bonnie Biess — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:03:55 +0000

Hundreds of canines and their proud owners dolled up in their Halloween best this past Saturday for the 2012 Tompkins Square Park Halloween Dog Parade.