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Halloween in the US is a pretty big deal. Each October, you'll find people of all ages dressing up in costumes, decorating their homes, visiting haunted mazes, and eating loads of candy. But have you ever wondered if other cultures have something similar? Here's how a few cultures from around the world celebrate and honor the dead.

Tomorrow the Jewish celebration of Purim begins. So what is Purim? For those of you who are unfamiliar with the Jewish holiday, here's a brief history.

February is already here which means it's time for Mardi Gras! When you mention Mardi Gras, people usually think of parades, Creole food, and lots and lots of beads! If you ever go to a Mardi Gras parade, you may find yourself going home with more beads than you know what to do with. Instead of throwing away those beads, why not use them to add some festive spirit to your home or next party! We had loads of extra Mardi Gras beads in the warehouse, so I decided to try a couple DIY ideas! I sat in the living room, streamed some movies and got to work!

With holidays like Mardi Gras and Valentines Day, February is full of so many opportunities to wear fun clothing. For some reason, though, it's hard to find costume events that fit the themes! We've rounded up a few fun events in Los Angeles that are perfect for getting all dressed up and having fun!

If you're anything like me, you've been so focused on the Holidays and finding those perfect gifts for your family and friends, that you've forgotten that New Years Eve is...

The new year will be here before you know it, which means it's time to start preparing for New Year's Eve festivities. We've been noticing a new trend of steampunk...

Christmas is right around the corner. Get yourself in the holiday spirit by making a delicious cup of hot cocoa, get those slippers or cozy socks on, and curl up with your favorite blanket to watch your favorite Christmas movies. My favorite thing to get myself in the Christmas spirit is to wrap my Christmas gifts or do my holiday baking while watching my favorite Christmas movies.

Christmas is coming up faster than you know. Amidst all the Christmas shopping and other holiday frenzy, as a new parent (or new parent again if you're on your second, third, fourth baby) it can be hard and time consuming trying to come up with the perfect outfit for your baby's first Christmas. So I'm making a list of my favorites so that you can spend a little less time thinking and a little more time enjoying the holidays.

Traditionally, we all know that Christmas seems to be everyone's favorite holiday. It's a time to get together with family and friends, and it's an excuse to bake gingerbread cookies, drink eggnog, and give gifts. If you're anything like me, you aren't quite ready to retire your pumpkins and skeleton decorations. A Halloween/Christmas mash up themed party will get you even more in the Christmas spirit! The best way to tie the two holidays together is with a Nightmare Before Christmas theme.

Time to start busting out your paper turkeys and cornucopia centerpieces, Thanksgiving is this week and it’s the perfect time to express how thankful you are for your loved ones, as well as giving your time to strangers or those less fortunate. If you’re looking to do more than just stuff your face with delicious turkey, stuffing, and pie or hit up your local mall for Black Friday sales over your Thanksgiving holiday, we have found some local events in Los Angeles worth checking out.

Have a little fun this Thanksgiving with some themed headbands. We wanted to share with you our free printable Thanksgiving headbands. Now all the kids and adults alike can wear these around the dinner table or use them for some memorable photos. We have colored headbands as well as blank ones so you can color in your own to get in touch with your creative side! See below for our free downloads.

If you’re hosting a Halloween party this year, why not change things up with a unique costume party theme? If you’re a parent of a child that loves all things fancy, then a princess themed costume ball would be a great way for her to celebrate with her friends! At the princess ball, all the little girls in the neighborhood can get together and dress as their favorite fairytale princesses and party the night away in style. Here are a few ideas to help you host a great Halloween princess ball!