During Halloween, children and old folks alike get into their spookiest costumes. Things that go boo explains that the tradition of dressing in costumes and masks for the occasion has its roots in both the European and Celtic history. It was believed in the earliest times that ghosts came back to earth during Halloween and with the people thinking then that they would be encountering the ghosts if they left their homes, they would wear masks to avoid being seen by these ghosts or for the ghosts to think that these people are spirits just like them.
"Trick or treating" is one of Halloween's highlights. It is believed to have originated from the early All Souls' Day parades in England where poor citizens beg for food and were given pastries called "soul cakes" by families in return for their prayer for the family's dead relatives.
To come up with a complete package for the occasion, the environment should feel eerie as well, which means you need to transform your house decoration to suit the theme. Brightnest gives these ideas on how you can handle the flock of little "souls and spirits "who will beg for treats.
1. Decorate your door
It is the first step in your trick-or-treating preparation. Don't hold back while you set up your Halloween decorations on your front door or in your yard. The spookier the better. You may try jack-o-lanterns, or even a no-carve pumpkin this year. But if you decide to go with a lit pumpkin, remember to keep it away from where the trick-or-treaters will be walking through.
2. Optimize your lighting
As you expect to have more foot traffic this Halloween in your front yard, it's necessary that your guess can see their way so they don't tumble. You may add some lanterns along your walkway if you don't have exterior lights along your front door.
3. Hide your valuables
It's not about robbery but more on accidental damage. Keep away or relocate for the meantime your delicate ornaments, flowerpots or statues around your front door so they won't get damaged if a small mummy trips on his or her costume.
4. Buy plenty of candy
There is nothing more shattering for a child's hopes and dreams than to knock on a door with no candy left anymore. To make sure happiness lives in your neighborhood , you have to buy plenty of candy. You should also consider going to a wholesale store like Costco or BJ's, to be sure you are buying safe candy items.
5. Wear a costume
While it may not be as bad as running out of candy, but answering the door on a non- Halloween outfit such as a sweater and jeans is kind of disappointing for the kids. You may you put it together in just five minutes so as not to spoil the " trick or treaters' " mood and fancy.
Early this week, Realty Today came up with an article on how kids can be prepared and the 20 best cities for trick or treating.
