Joyeuse Halloween

Spooktacular Snapshots: André's Hauntingly Good Haloween Tour in Sherbrooke!

Join André Vuillemin on a ghostly tour through Sherbrooke as he captures spine-chilling Halloween decorations!

Joyeux Halloween, ghost lovers! As the leaves turn orange and the crisp autumn air fills our lungs, it’s that time of the year again when spooky decorations emerge from attics and dust-covered boxes. This Halloween, we teamed up with the talented photographer André Vuillemin, who set off on a photographic adventure throughout Sherbrooke. Armed with his camera and a passion for all things eerie, André wandered from street to street to capture the most mesmerizing Halloween setups around the city.

André’s journey took him past haunted houses, pumpkins carved with eerie grins, and vibrant wreaths adorned with skeletons. He found treasures in the most unexpected corners — a cobweb-covered fence here, a ghostly apparition hanging from a porch there. Every snap André took spoke volumes about the creativity and love that Sherbrooke residents have for the spooky season. The local flair infused in each decoration truly brings to life the essence of Halloween!

But it wasn’t just about capturing the lighthearted spooky vibes; André also stumbled upon some heartwarming stories behind the decorations. Many homeowners took inspiration from childhood memories—some crafted their displays based on beloved Halloween traditions passed down through generations. As he conversed with the homeowners, André discovered how the community bonds over shared stories of fright and fun, making the holiday even more magical.

As André wraps up his photographic journey, the excitement of Halloween is palpable! The joy and enthusiasm of the Sherbrooke residents are beautifully reflected in each of his captures. Whether you’re a fan of the Halloween season or just enjoy a good scare, these fantastic decorations are sure to ignite a sense of adventure and provoke a chuckle or two. Stay tuned, because we might just reveal the most popular Halloween decor in Sherbrooke, along with some tips on how to create your very own haunted haven!

Did you know that Halloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain? Celebrated at the end of the harvest season, it was believed that during this time, the boundary between the living and the dead blurred. People would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts! So, while our dear André captures the spooky essence of Sherbrooke, let’s remember those traditions that have inspired the trick-or-treating fun we know today.

And speaking of traditions, the pumpkin (or the jack-o'-lantern, to be correct) has become a symbol of Halloween! Originating from an Irish myth about a man named Stingy Jack, pumpkins were initially carved from turnips. It wasn't until Irish immigrants brought the practice to America that pumpkins took center stage, thanks to their larger size and more manageable carving features. So when you take a moment to admire those spooky jack-o'-lanterns adorning doorsteps in Sherbrooke, remember the rich history behind each glowing grin!