The Academy on Instagram: "Everyone, hail to the pumpkin song!  Film: THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (1993) Directed by: Henry Selick Written by: Caroline Thompson & Michael McDowell Starring: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O’Hara, William Hickey, Glenn Shadix, Ken Page, Ed Ivory, Paul Reubens Nominated at the 66th Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects (Pete Kozachik, Eric Leighton, Ariel Velasco Shaw, and Gordon Baker)."

Hello French® on Instagram: "🇫🇷 or 🇺🇸 Halloween? 🎃 In the U.S., it’s a full-blown celebration: costumes, candy, haunted houses. In France, it’s more understated. Maybe some 🍫chocolat and a small nod to the theme. 📚 Vocab Corner: 🎃 Halloween — Halloween (silent H sound) 👻 Costume — un déguisement 🍬 Candies — les bonbons 🕯️ Pumpkin — une citrouille 🧙 Witch — une sorcière 🚪 Trick or treat — des bonbons ou un sort (rarely said in France!) Curious about French culture, language, and food