Sheri and Chris Connolly spared no expense to turn the yard of their Yardley home into a true Halloween haunt, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. 

For the couple, “Halloween is somehow becoming bigger than Christmas,” said Sheri Connolly. 

Their spooky displays attract more visitors each year. 

“There is such a need in society right now for community,” said Connolly. When it comes to Halloween, “I think people all feel included.” 

For them, going all out for Halloween started with a single purchase. 

Prior to 2021, “we had a wreath on our door and a couple of things in our yard,” said Connolly. “It was more like what normal people do.” 

Then they noticed the popular 12-foot skeleton was in stock at their local Home Depot. 

“We put the skeleton up, and he looked so lonely,” she said. 

They decided to add more skeletons and pumpkins and even a giant werewolf. Then just kept adding new decorations. 

And while they are unsure exactly how much money they spent on their Halloween project, they know it is not a small sum. 

“I would guess $4,000 to $5,000 sitting in the yard,” said Connolly. 

Read more about Sheri and Chris Connolly’s Yardley home decor in The Philadelphia Inquirer. 

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