Christmas was always my favorite holiday because I loved driving around with my parents every holiday season and taking in the beautifully decorated homes. Well, now that’s changed. I’ve lived in Salem with my wife for the last nine years, and we have certainly embraced the Halloween spirit. Between the humor and horror, people have really upped the decoration game for Halloween over the past few years, and I find myself slowing down the car and taking in the spooky splendor every time I see a nice display.
To pay tribute to my new favorite holiday decoration season, I grabbed my cameras, hopped in the car, and captured some displays (with the help of Sophia Harris and Mary Wade) that put a smile on my face across Lynn, Lynnfield, Marblehead, Nahant, Peabody, Saugus, and Swampscott.
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A giant skeleton crawls out from the grave at 257 Parkland Ave., in Lynn.
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A gargoyle watches over the haunted decor at 26 Broadway in Lynn.
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A giant scarecrow stands watch over the haunted decor at 26 Broadway in Lynn.
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Haunted hands reach out from the bushes in front of 26 Broadway in Lynn.
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The Headless Horseman rides again in the front yard of 223 Parkland Ave., in Lynn.
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Ghoulish creatures lurk in the front yard of 223 Parkland Ave., in Lynn.
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This skeleton has gone to the dogs at 169 Essex St., in Lynnfield.
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A trio of ghouls stand guard in front of 51 Locksley St., in Lynnfield.
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A skeleton gets some rest and relaxation at 285 West Shore Drive in Marblehead.
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Skeleton scale the historic home at 19 Orne St., in Marblehead.
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Ghosts haunt a bush in front of 165 Willow Road in Nahant.
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A large skeleton cracks jokes to anyone that walks past 17 Central St., in Nahant.
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More than 100 figures decorate the front yard of Dan Place's Peabody home at 5 Dobbs Road.
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More than 100 figures decorate the front yard of Dan Place's Peabody home at 5 Dobbs Road.
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A skeleton vomits toxic waste into a barrel in front of 5 Dobbs Road in Peabody.
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More than 100 figures decorate the front yard of Dan Place's Peabody home at 5 Dobbs Road.
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A creepy clown performs tricks at 5 Dobbs Road in Peabody.
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A giant skeleton crawls out from the grave at 9 Beech St., in Saugus.
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A ghoulish grim reaper stands watch over 88 Stetston Ave., in Swampscott.
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A gruesome scene awaits those visiting 88 Stetson Ave., in Swampscott.
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A demon attacks a child in a Halloween display at 88 Stetson Ave., in Swampscott.
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A giant skeleton walks his giant skeleton dogs outside of 85 Stetson Ave., in Swampscott.
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This skeleton takes a much needed rest after a busy Halloween season in front of 138 Stetson Ave., in Swampscott.
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Pirates and a kraken have taken over 177 Stetson Ave., in Swampscott.
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A skeleton mermaid guards buried treasure at 177 Stetson Ave., in Swampscott.
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A pirate skeleton is attacked by a shark at 177 Stetson Ave., in Swampscott.
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A pirate skeleton enjoys an adult beverage in front of 177 Stetson Ave., in Swampscott.
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A giant spider has set up its web in front of 160-162 Norfolk Ave., in Swampscott.
