But, once those straw bales have been used for Halloween and Thanksgiving festivities, they can be repurposed for winter holiday decor, too. Red tulle, a couple of potted evergreens, and maybe ...

Each year, stores begin stocking their Halloween decor earlier ... store credit rebate. Bales of hay or straw add a festive fall touch for Halloween and typically last through Thanksgiving.

Straw bale art decorating Shipshewana and Middlebury this past fall was recognized during the 2025 Arts United Awards on March 19 in a ceremony sponsored by SYM ...