COSTCO LIFE // October/November

Trick or treat

Whether you celebrate Halloween with a costume party or by taking the kids trick-or-treating, Costco warehouses and Costco.ca have you covered with a variety of candy, food, soft drinks, and more.

HALLOWEEN IS a complicated mix of traditions. According to history.com, its traditions reach back to Samhain, an ancient Celtic festival during which people lit bonfires and wore costumes to ward off ghosts.

Another big influence is All Hallows’ Eve, the evening before All Saints Day (a day to honour all saints, set as November 1 in the eighth century by Pope Gregory II), which was later called Halloween.

Over time the evening became a day filled with trick-or-treating, carving jack-o’-lanterns, eating treats and wearing costumes.

HOLIDAY SEASON

Celebrating Diwali

Diwali is a five-day festival of lights celebrated around the world by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, Sikhs and others. The holiday, which is also known as Deepavali, is observed by more than 500,000 people in Canada yearly, according to a 2021 Toronto Sun article.

SEASON’S GREETINGS

Papyrus Holiday Collection

Make the season shine with the Papyrus Handcrafted Holiday Card Collection. This 24-card collection features thoughtful messages and embellished holiday designs with matching lined envelopes. Housed in a keepsake box, the set offers cards in three sizes. Item 1598436. Warehouses/Costco.ca.

MAKING MUSIC

More than a feeling

Like many, Nick Faye experienced some rocky times during the pandemic. The Costco member was laid off from his job, leaving him searching for hope. Inspiration struck the musician one day as he sat outside sipping coffee, watching birds and reading the Connection. He put pen to paper, and his song “Costco Magazine” was born. “I wrote it as a way of coping with all the complicated feelings of rejection,” says Faye, who lives in Regina, Saskatchewan. Listen to the acoustic version on youtube.com (search “Nick Faye”).

SPORTS MEMORABILIA

Signed and delivered

Whether you cheer for the Maple Leafs, the Canadiens or another team, Costco.ca has a variety of signed hockey memorabilia, including jerseys and framed photographs, along with items celebrating other sports (certificates of authenticity are included). Visit Costco.ca and search “sports memorabilia."

COSTCO PHOTO CENTER

COSTCO BAKERY

Customized sheet cakes are back

Members can now order customized sheet cakes for pickup at their local Costco bakery. Use the kiosk near the bakery to place your order, choosing from nine different designs. Please allow 24 hours for pickup. (Note: Sheet cakes are no longer available for immediate purchase in coolers.)

VEG OUT

Asparagus, Brussels Sprouts and French Green Beans with Citrus Butter Sauce

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