Whether you celebrate this annual event or not, Halloween
gives kids a chance to explore their creativity in costumes and provides the
opportunity for communities to get more acquainted. One Cornell home proves kids are not the only
ones churning those creative juices.
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| Photographer: N Rau |
This Cornell – Markham home grows its Halloween ornateness a
little more each year. It is not
surprising to see cars slowing or families making special foot treks to explore
the ‘eye candy’ this home has to offer.
From the towering Frankenstein, to gravestones, spiders and a carriage
of horror – this family goes all out!!
When asked what motivated the effort, homeowner Jenn said, “We started
it for our own kids. Each year, as
neighbours commented, it grew and grew.
This year – we even received a letter of thanks from one neighbourhood
boy!”
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| Photographer: N. Rau |
Speaking of the letter delivery, Daniel recalled, “I was a
little scared at first. I didn't know if
I could climb the stairs because of all the creepy decorations, but it was so
cool! Even if it was day time, it still
looked scary with all the skeletons and ghosts.”
Cornell is a community full of children. As a resident myself, I can tell you that
over the last 14 years, the number of trick-or-treaters I meet has grown from a
few dozen, to well over 300. I sit on
the porch each year for two hours, shelling out candy, enjoying costumes and chatting
with the blitz of neighbours – like speed-dating without the romance.
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| Photographer: N. Rau |
Thanks to Jenn and her family for your community spirit and
a special appreciation shout out to Daniel, who, when asked to be interviewed
for this blog, responded, “
I wrote
them a letter to make their day happy! I didn't know that I would be famous
because of it!”
Daniel's house, after infusing results of his inspiration!!
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