Halloween is the perfect time to gather family and friends around and tell campfire stories. Maybe you have some tall tales of your own that have been passed down through generations. If not, start the tradition this year. Here are some ideas for campfire stories to make your own:
There are hundreds of homegrown campfire stories, with plenty of Halloween stories too, available from American Folklore. Just print out and read. Use your best dramatic storyteller voice to entertain everyone! Or just download and play the site’s ghost story podcasts. Parents may want to pre-screen stories and podcasts to make sure they aren’t too scary for the little ones.
Speaking of little ones, kids will love this three-part You Tube video series in which a hilarious family-friendly campfire story is told by animated characters Hoops & YoYo, created by Kansas City-based Hallmark Corporation. Sit back, relax, and enjoy from your computer:
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