Halloween’s Little Surprises  

From the little ones goblin up the candy, and the older ones ghosting up some fun with a pillowcase in hand, to the adults with grave thoughts on the way to a party, this is the month of Halloween. We have unearthed some fun facts…

Candy Corn, a Halloween candy essential, was once-upon-a-time named Chicken Feed … George Renninger, employee with the Wunderle Candy Company invented candy corn in the 1880’s. Mr. Renninger first created candy corn which is made in multi-colors, in 1888. This pentagonal-shaped candy is orange, yellow and white and is made with confectioner’s sugar, corn syrup, honey, vanilla, salt and more … to name a few of the ingredients. In 2019, candy corn, while being voted worst tasting candy, it is still a popular staple for every autumn-decorated coffee table. Because corn is what was used to feed chickens, the creation was called “chicken feed.” 

2. “The  night before Halloween, young children in some parts of the country hit the streets for Beggar's Night.” This event began before 1940, as a way to provide a safer way for trick or treaters to enjoy Halloween without parents having to worry about potential candy disasters.   Children are to tell a joke, perform a trick, or offer a poem, to earn their own treats. Jokes are usually droll, so parents end up stepping in for this form of entertainment.

3. Turnips --- what the first jack’ o lanterns were made of.

Get Your Frightful On!  

So, yes, how can you be different this Halloween?

How about creating a spooky video with family and friends as the cast? We, at CA&C, will help you to scare in flair your neighbors, friends and family in true Halloween fashion. You gather the cast and we’ll be your crew! This will be a dreadfully fun video that you can show over and over, or do it again next year! Make it an annual tradition! Give us a call this fall! We’ll be waiting …

Holiday Gift Idea --- VHS to DVD  

VHS Transfers …  What better gift than that of family? Did you know that CA&C Video Productions will transform your VHS tapes into digital masterpieces? The professionals at CA&C can have them ready for you to give at Christmas to a loved one who has been stockpiling their old tapes. If you’ve wondered what to give them this year, this is a wonderful idea. This is personal and a gift from the heart.  

Indigenous People’s Day 

Indigenous Peoples' Day, a holiday that recognizes the Native American culture and history, is the same date as Columbus Day, which was first identified as a national holiday by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in 1934. Federal offices are closed to observe these holidays, however, most schools and businesses remain open. Schools are open to honor these holidays and learn more about them.

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