Halloween is such a fun, fall holiday for many in Greensboro. It seems like houses either go all out, or skip the holiday entirely. One of the all-in,  spirit houses between Bryan Boulevard, Battleground, Holden, and Westridge is 2304 Gracewood at the corner of Noble. This photo is a tiny fraction of the decoration on that corner lot. The house has so much to display, from tombstones to large figures, to a “do not enter” (but enter)-tent, the owner hires someone to help him set up. It takes hours and hours to stage the display. On Halloween, the house will be even more impressive as there is a fog machine going full blast. It is the kind of display where little ones have to work up their courage to visit- all for the bragging rights for bravery and a piece of candy. The owner estimates he will get about 400 trick or treaters! Do you have a house like this in your neighborhood?

This owner is saving up to get one of those giant skeletons that moves and looks like it is following you. They are from $300- $500, depending on whether you buy them from a store or have to purchase from someone who is reselling. We’d love for someone to purchase one for 2304 Gracewood. Imagine a neighbor who decorates and brings joy to so many. What a tradition! He has lived here for about 30 years and has been decorating for a big part of that time. It all started with a noisemaker, one of those boxes that makes spooky comments as you walk by, and has grown into a grand collection. Stop by this week to get one example of how Greensborians, the ones who go all out, celebrate Halloween!

Happy Monday!

May we all do a little something to bring joy to others, just like the owner of 2304 Gracewood! We are so lucky to live in Greensboro.