TEN THINGS THAT MAKE HALLOWE’EN GREAT (in no particular order)

1. You can dress like a pirate, and no one will say anything

1. “The Devil Rides Out” (Also known as “The Devil’s Bride,” being shown on Turner Classic Movies: TCM tonight at 6:15 ET)

1. Edgar Allan Poe

http://www.nps.gov/edal/index.htm

1. At last! A holiday with minimal family obligations (if you don’t have kids)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trick-or-treating

1. Jack-o’-Lanterns!

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze

1. Mischief!

http://coaches.answerology.com/index.aspx/question/3221105_Soap-the-windows-Steal-the-gate-Move-the-steps-What-Halloween-tricks-did-you-do-when-young-.html

1. How much candy is too much candy? Let’s find out!

http://www.thekitchn.com/this-is-what-your-favorite-halloween-candy-says-about-you-225158

1. Colored leaves, moody skies, and that old devil moon

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_Men_Contemplating_the_Moon

1. Samuel Ramey as Mefistofele

1. 2am return to Standard Time. An extra hour of Hallowe’en!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/11965818/What-time-do-the-clocks-go-back-in-the-US-November-1st-2015.html

Have a good time, everyone!