Día de Muertos is not Halloween and not demonic. Its origins, symbols, what the Catholic Church says, and where to celebrate in Indiana in 2026.

The story of the Indiana persimmon: where it grows, when it is ripe, the seed weather folklore, plus Hoosier persimmon pudding and cookie recipes.

A lifelong Hoosier’s guide to Indiana fall festivals in 2026, plus Halloween events, German Christmas markets and holiday light displays, with dates.