Back in the late 1600's, New England played a very important role in our country's rich history. Salem, Massachusetts, also known as 'Witch City" is the site of the famous witch trials--a series of hearings through which more than a dozen people (women and men) were (wrongly) accused of witchcraft (in colonial Massachusetts) and thus, put to death. Some were hanged. Others were crushed to death and the remainder, died in prison. The episode has been used in political rhetoric and popular literature as a vivid cautionary tale about the dangers of religious extremism, false accusations, lapses in due process, and governmental intrusion on individual liberties. These days, Salem leverages its place in history and the Halloween holiday to capture and entrance and prey upon the fear of many who travel from across the globe to experience the museums, haunted houses and galant balls and events organized the entire month in celebration of All Hallows Eve.
Salem neighbors the Kingdom and during the month of October, the rich and tragic history of Halloween is brought into full spotlight North of Boston--via psychic fairs, history lessons and of course, full blown execution of the commercialization of Halloween--"trick or treat." The Kingdom and its royalty did not miss out on said events this year and enjoyed balmy 70 degree temperatures while 'battling the empire in search of edible sweets.'
Happy Halloween to all!
Our Princess dressed as R2D2...the 'undercover robot'
Queen Wendy and Prince Ari as Princess Leia and Chewbacca!
King Tony and AKA as Han Solo and R2D2....
Prince Alec as C3PO...who just happens to eat animal crackers... :) 
Prince Ari...in his 'Chewy' uniform....
The dump....after we return from trick or treating....the time when parents review the booty to insure its safety (and to also hoard the goodies we want since we too did all the walking--but don't get any of the free treats! :( So unfair!
Look at this sexy beast...Han Solo.....
The 2009 version of Princess Leia! Hee....heee.. (hair danishes still in tact). :)
Hmmm...what to eat first? The somewhat nutritious animal crackers, or wait... a very large and not nutritious at all Hershey chocolate bar.... No contest! :)
Our sweet nanny Carol with Prince Alec after carving jack o' lanterns....
This is what you look like AFTER eating your Halloween goodies! Covered in melted chocolate and super high on sugar. Look at those eyeballs! He's ready for an all-nighter! :)
Can you believe it...look at this guy eyeballing the chocolate and trying to figure out how to get some more....he's so sneaky!! :)
Alec at the park earlier in the day...getting some exercise in before the trick or treating festivities begin. So cute! :)
Prince Aramis in his day-time Halloween garbe. Just stop taking my picture already! "That freakin' flash bulb is blinding me!!! " :)
Look out now, 'hot' Han Solo is on the prowl..... :)
Look out now, 'hot' Han Solo is on the prowl..... :) 
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