The Middle Eats
Made from a base of mashed chickpea and blended with tahini, lemon juice and garlic, this dip is typically served with pita bread and garnished with olive oil, paprika and whole chickpeas
Hummus
Budapest
Hungary
Starting in Ireland and Britain in the 19th century, turnips and beetroots were used to make these now pumpkin-based Halloween decorations
Jack-O'-Lantern
While technically not in Boston, the very first location of this coffee spot is in Quincy, MA. What would America run on without it?
Dunkin'
Named after the Roman Goddess of Love, this planet is second closest to the sun and has a thick cloud layer made of sulfuric acid
Venus
While the exact origin of this pastry is unknown, its combination of crispy filo dough, chopped nuts and sweetener of either honey or syrup is enjoyed from Albania to Uzbekistan
Baklava
Santiago
Chile
Released in 1962 by Bobby "Boris" Pickett, this classic halloween song mentions Zombies, Wolf-Man, Dracula and his son
Monster Mash
In 1919, a storage tank full of this substance burst, killing 21 people in the resulting flood
Molasses
Both Knighted and appointed CBE, this British Actor is a champion of LGBTQIA+ rights, has 2 Oscar Nominations and is a Graduate of Cambridge University. Although, you might know him better as Gandalf or Magneto
Sir Ian McKellen
Cooked on a slow turning vertical spit, this traditionally lamb-based wrap consists of shaved meat, garlic sauce, pickles and fries on a flat bread like pita, lavash or Saj. No Wonder Iron Man wanted to try it after he defeated Loki!
Shawarma
Windhoek
Namibia
According to Insta-Cart, This candy that marries Milk Chocolate with Peanut Butter is America's favorite candy on Halloween
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup
This former Celtic is an Eleven time NBA Champion, civil rights activist, and had his number 6 retired league wide in 2022 shortly after his death
Bill Russell
With 113.7 billion USD grossed since their start in 1996, this is the highest grossing media franchise in history. Pretty incredible given both their short time of existence and the fact that their mascot is essentially a yellow mouse
Pokemon
Whether you're drinking the Persian Doogh or Turkish Ayran to beat the heat, both drinks come from this dairy base
Yogurt
Tashkent
Uzbekistan
Even though this slasher/horror movie franchise NEVER takes place on October 31st, it is a staple of the Halloween season, as evidenced by its whooping 12 entries
Friday the 13th
Connecting South Boston to East Boston and Logan Airport, this Tunnel named after a Red Sox legend is 90 feet below the surface of Boston Harbor, making it the deepest underwater highway in North America
The Ted Williams Tunnel
This play by Edward Albee first premiered in 1962, and examines the deeply flawed marriage between Martha and George. Its title is a pun from Disney's 3 Little Pigs
Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Persian for Bottom of the Pot, this Iranian staple of crispy, caramelized and saffron infused rice can be served with a wide variety of other ingredients like Potato, Pumpkin, tomato, Eggplant or sour cherry
Tahdig
Bandar Seri Begawan
Brunei
Whether you consider it a Halloween Movie or a Christmas movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas was actually directed by this man, not the commonly assumed Tim Burton
Henry Selick
With over half a billion dollars in art stolen, this Boston Museum is officially the victim of the biggest art heist in history
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Currently on display at this institution is Cher Ami, a homing pigeon who was awarded the Croix de Guerre for his valiant service in World War 1.
The Smithsonian