As with many celebrations, Halloween is steeped in traditions — many of which can be traced back quite some time. Since Halloween is believed to have originated from Celtic pagan, ancient Roman and early Christian events, its traditions are varied. The following is a deep look at some old traditions associated with Halloween.
Veteran healthcare executive Dr. Jeff Comer, named the Chief Executive Officer of Ennis Regional Medical Center in August, was introduced during a Meet-and-Greet on Thursday evening at the main lobby.
Halloween might never have had a better take on the quirky spookiness of the season than the humorous play Clue which opens at Ennis Public Theatre, 113 N. Dallas St., on October 13.
The Board of Directors of the Ennis Heritage Society has announced its line-up of activities for the fall, according to President Steve Connatser. “We think our initiatives are compelling and informative, and we hope old and new members will plan to attend and will enjoy each meeting.”
Led by years of serving families in Ellis County, Boze-Mitchell- McKibbin Funeral Home continues today. In fact, the local branch in Ennis, located at 800 S. Kaufman Street, is going on 10 years at their present home.
Financial donations and volunteering are popular ways to give back to nonprofit organizations. However, there are many additional ways to give back, including donations that can help save lives.