The local school system banned black cats, ghosts and other Halloween symbols after a parent complained about the holiday. “It’s a witch festival,” Ted Smith told the Seymour School Corp. trustees at ...

With Halloween upon us, spooky symbols of the holiday abound — including bats. It just so happens to also be International Bat Week, which celebrates the role of bats in nature. Coincidence? Perhaps ...

Owls perch themselves on branches and hoot into the great outdoors on any given night, but these animals also play a big role when it comes to being spooky symbols of Halloween. According to Adrienne ...

In many cultures, they're a symbol of the supernatural. As Halloween approaches -- the celebration on October 31 of all that's spooky -- these black creatures are popping up everywhere, appearing as ...

International black cat month is in October, but this month, an anonymous donor is sponsoring adoption fees for black cats and dogs one year and older, according to a Facebook post by the Arizona ...

Halloween is the season for ghosts, ghouls, goblins… and animals! As the Halloween décor takes over our neighborhoods, you’re likely to see some furry, hairy and feathered creatures among the ...

Halloween 2025 brings ancient myths, eerie origins, and global twists to the spooky season. Know about 8 fascinating facts about the world’s most mysterious and thrilling celebration.