More Than Just Halloween Candy

Halloween is the time of year when people bring out the jack o’lanterns, costumes, and most importantly candy. Whether a small child, a teenager or even an adult, Halloween is all about collecting candy.

According to neopagen.net, Halloween began as a Celtic celebration for the New Year on November 1st. The Celts believed the line between the living and the dead became unclear. In order to protect themselves from the mischief of the dead, they would dress up in costumes ad built bonfires. It wasn’t until much later when the tradition was brought to America.

Today, candy is a part of American culture and is still a treat that keeps us coming back for more. But where do you go for candy?  Well what’s your craving? will help you find the top candy stores, whether it’s to stock up for trick or treaters or just to satisfy your sweet tooth.

From the moment you step inside, the sweet, rich smell of melting chocolate and the overwhelming sight of treats, you feel as though Phillip’s Candy Store is where you belong.

Phillip’s Candy was  Store originally opened in Coney Island in the 1930’s by John Dorman. However due to expansion in the area, Dorman moved to Forest Avenue and from then  on gained the fame Staten Islanders love today.

“There’s something for everyone, we make sure of that,” said owner, John Dorman.

Phillip’s offers a myriad of different homemade, yes homemade, sweets. With caramel and jelly coated apples, home-made chocolate, flavored popcorn and chocolate dipped strawberries and grapes, it’s enough to bring anyone back to their childhood.

“My mom and dad used to bring me to Phillip’s in Coney Island when I was a little girl, and I always got the jelly apples,” said Staten Island resident, Ramona Blake. “When I found out they reopened in Staten Island, I almost cried. I was so happy. Now I can bring my little girl.”

Phillip’s Candy Shop is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., from Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Can’t resist the sweet allure of Godiva Chocolate? If not, Classic Candies in the Staten Island Mall makes sure you give into your craving right away.

Originally called Candy Barn, Classic Candies specializes in all kinds of candies we all know and love.

“It’s really hard working here,” said employee Josephine. “But not because of all the hard work. We all eat the candy here, and it’s really hard to stop when you’re surrounded by so much temptation.”

Also because of the close proximity to the schools, students don’t hesitate to visit often.

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