The Spooky Spectacle

By News Staff on Monday, October 30, 2023
How Halloween has risen to holiday prominence
  • Ryan (center) and Jamie Vidrine (right), of Flat Town Farm Supply and Hardware, are dressed up as Luigi and Princess Peach as they pass out candy at the Rock the Block event held in Ville Platte on Thursday. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
    Ryan (center) and Jamie Vidrine (right), of Flat Town Farm Supply and Hardware, are dressed up as Luigi and Princess Peach as they pass out candy at the Rock the Block event held in Ville Platte on Thursday. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)

    By: DARREL LEJEUNE LSN Editor Over the past quarter-century, Halloween has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a simple night of trick-or-treating into a full-fledged holiday season rivaling the likes of Christmas and Easter. The surge in interest and enthusiasm for this spooky celebration has enchanted communities, captivated creative minds, and fostered a sense of unity like…