nPosted October 31, 2017
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I kind of hate to talk about anything other than Halloween on October 31, but as you see below (in the “Also on this date” section), we have Halloween, Halloween, and more Halloween. Samhain is one of the precursors to Halloween, and knocking on doors, begging for treats, and magic are all associated with Halloween. So almost every year, I manage to talk about Halloween. This year is no exception!
I kind of hate to talk about anything other than Halloween on October 31, but as you see below (in the “Also on this date” section), we have Halloween, Halloween, and more Halloween. Samhain is one of the precursors to Halloween, and knocking on doors, begging for treats, and magic are all associated with Halloween. So almost every year, I manage to talk about Halloween. This year is no exception!
All sort of treats are associated with Halloween. Here are a few:
Candy of all sorts, especially miniature versions of popular candies.
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nCandy corn, in particular.
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nSpiced apple cider.
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nPopcorn balls.
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nAnd caramel apples!
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nNow you see why today is National Caramel Apple Day!
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nTo make a caramel apple, buy a bag of caramels – making sure that sticks are included in the package. Slowly heat the caramels over low heat, stirring frequently. Impale a crisp, tart apple with a stick and then dip it into the melted caramel, moving it around to get an even coat.
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nPut the dipped apple onto a tray covered with waxed paper. Cool it – possibly in the refrigerator.
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nIt’s easier to eat a caramel apple when it is cool or even cold, because then the caramel isn’t quite as soft and sticky.
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Of course, you can vary this simple recipe a lot of different ways.
Of course, you can vary this simple recipe a lot of different ways. n
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nOne popular variation is to dip the caramel coated apple into chopped peanuts (before allowing the caramel to cool).
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nOther sorts of nuts, small candies, or other toppings can be used.
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nAnother popular thing to do is to “paint” designs onto caramel apples with melted white chocolate colored with food coloring – or with just melted dark chocolate.
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nEnjoy!
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nAlso on this date:
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nHalloween (All Hallows’ Eve)
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nHalloween coincidences
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nHalloween as a worldwide “plague”
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nNational Knock-Knock Jokes Day
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nBeggars’ Night
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nSamhain
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nNevada Day
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National Magic Day
National Magic Dayn
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nPlan ahead:
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nCheck out my Pinterest boards for:
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nNovember holidays
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nNovember birthdays
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nHistorical anniversaries in November
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