MAINEVILLE, Ohio — In the front yard of a Maineville home, "Taylor Stiff" clutches a microphone while sporting an ugly Christmas sweater. Nearby, "Joe Marrow" shows off his cool sunglasses and reindeer sweater, ready to throw a football. "Clark Grisbone" tangles with Christmas lights while his skeletal family looks on.

These aren't your typical holiday decorations. They're Halloween skeletons who've been given a festive makeover and a charitable mission — raising food donations for the Kings Local Food Pantry.

The Fredericks family's creative display features three themed groups of skeleton celebrities, each with humorously crafted backstories and props that bring them to life.

"The Pop Stars" showcase the musical talents of Taylor Stiff, Billie Eyeless and Skelena Gomez — names the fam

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