Halloween
Coverage of Halloween in the Nexus archive.
- Socialist frontrunner’s tradition-trashing holiday rants come back to bite her: ‘Worst of humanity comes out’
Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong faces scrutiny over controversial social media posts criticizing major American holidays. Her yearslong trail of comments has included calling for the cancellation of Thanksgiving and criticizing other holidays like Valentine's Day, Halloween, and fireworks. These remarks are drawing attention as she campaigns.
- Socialist frontrunner’s tradition-trashing holiday rants come back to bite her: ‘Worst of humanity comes out’
Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong faced criticism for resurfaced social media posts criticizing multiple major American holidays. Hong, a dues-paying member of the Democratic Socialists of America, previously stated that Thanksgiving should be canceled and criticized celebrations like Valentine's Day, Halloween, and fireworks.
- Spirit Halloween set to open roughly 1,500 pop-up stores across North America
Spirit Halloween plans to open approximately 1,500 pop-up stores across the United States and Canada in strip malls and centers. The retailer will hire over 52,000 seasonal associates for the 2026 season, emphasizing a fun work environment and community-focused Halloween experiences.
- Chips Ahoy is launching its first-ever mystery flavor cookie — and offering $25,000 to whoever guesses it
Chips Ahoy, a Mondelēz brand, is launching a mystery flavor cookie and offering a $25,000 prize for correct guesses. The secret flavor will be revealed on Halloween, with three months given for participants to solve the mystery.
- For Hershey, the battle for Halloween starts now
Hershey is redefining Halloween as a multi-season event starting months before October 31, leveraging trends like 'trunk or treat' and summer candy purchases. The company is using AI-driven marketing strategies and restructuring its teams to better respond to consumer behavior shifts, following disappointing Halloween sales in 2025.
- Spirit Halloween hiring for more than 52,000 positions
Spirit Halloween is hiring over 52,000 positions. The job opportunity targets individuals who love Halloween and are seeking employment.
- Man dressed as clown who killed male model at Halloween party in unprovoked attack is jailed for 16 years
A man dressed as a clown killed a male model in an unprovoked attack at a Halloween party and has been jailed for 16 years. The attack was fatal and the perpetrator received a significant prison sentence. The incident occurred at a social gathering.
- WATCH: Halloween in April?
The Home Depot is releasing Halloween-themed products early, with ABC News' Elizabeth Schulze reporting on the company's strategy of not waiting until October for holiday shopping. The company emphasizes that it's never too early to start preparing for Halloween.