Nearly $4 billion is projected to be spent on Halloween decorations this year, and a significant portion appears to have been spent in Lower Bucks County.
Since the onset of the pandemic, the number of eye-catching Halloween setups in the county has seen a yearly increase. Enough so that a family could spend an entire evening looking at displays.
The National Retail Federation notes that this isn’t just a trend in Bucks County. Nationwide, Halloween decoration popularity has surged, with a 72 percent increase since 2019.
NewtownPANow.com staff and readers have identified several standout displays in the region.
The Boro Boneyard, 104 East Centre Avenue, Newtown
72 Lower Orchard Drive, Levittown
Rocky Pool Horror Show, 48 Rocky Pool Lane, Levittown
515 Ehret Road, Fairless Hills
The Blinking House, 9 Franklin Street, Levittown
Coral Lane House, Levittown (Includes photo stop on Halloween night)
Colonial Drive Lights, 155 Colonial Drive, Langhorne
101 West Elm Street, Langhorne Manor
Screams From The Grave, 411 Delaware Avenue, Langhorne
Corner of Bayard and New Chestnut Street, Bristol
Croydon Haunted Hollows, 507 Girard Avenue, Croydon
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For locals seeking additional spooky locations, the Lower Bucks Halloween House tour has posted extensive self-guided maps on its Facebook page.
History of Halloween:
Halloween has ancient roots dating back thousands of years, originating from the Celtic festival known as Samhain. Samhain was observed at the conclusion of the harvest season, and it carried the belief that the spirits of the recently departed could return to trouble the living. To ward off these spirits, people would ignite bonfires and don eerie costumes in an effort to confuse and repel them.
When Christianity took hold in Great Britain, many of the customs associated with Samhain were incorporated into the Catholic observance of All Saints’ Day and its precursor, All Hallows’ Eve, which we now call Halloween.
Halloween found its way to the United States during the mid-1800s with the influx of immigrants who brought their cultural traditions.
By the early 1900s, Halloween had gained popularity across the nation, but it was quite different from the family-friendly celebration we know today.
In the decade since, the holiday has morphed into what many celebrate today.
