Halloween today is all about pumpkins carved with both scary and funny faces, costumed kids, candy, and spooky attractions like haunted houses, but Halloween can trace its roots back to the Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated on November 1. The Celts believed that on this day, the souls of the dead returned home, so people dressed in costumes to confuse them and lit fires to drive away the evil spirits.
In the 8th century, Pope Gregory III moved All Saints Day to November 1, turning a secular event into a religious observance, and...
It's officially spooky season. Let the Halloween festivities begin! But where do you find Halloween festivities near Plymouth homes for sale? There are plenty of them, going on all month. Here are a few around Carroll, Coos, and Grafton counties worth checking out.
What's better than celebrating Halloween? Celebrating Halloween and Christmas together! Holly Jolly Halloween, at Santa's Village near Jefferson homes for sale, is a celebration where spooky tunes are juxtaposed with Christmas music, and Halloween ornaments adorn the tree. This event welcomes Halloween costumes, and Santa will be there to greet the ghosts and ghouls. Buy your tickets online for a holiday experience your kids will love.
Did you know that New Hampshire is home to one of the oldest craft organizations in the United States? Our real estate agents love browsing these studios and galleries around Plymouth homes for sale.
View the incredible range of work from seve...
Centuries-old stick and ball games are generally thought to have preceded the game of golf as we know it today. The modern game of golf has its origins in 15th-century Scotland, and golf played over 18 holes first made its appearance in 1764 at Scotland's Old Course at St. Andrews.
Fast forward to the 21st century, and the National Golf Association estimates that "nearly 25 million people played golf on a golf course in the United States in 2020."
When your Mt. Washington Valley property receives multiple offers, you find yourself in a great position that requires smart planning and expert advice. Our real estate agents at Badger Peabody & Smith Realty have lots of practice helping sellers handle competitive bidding situations to achieve the best results while keeping good relationships with everyone involved.