Halloween Costumes for Everyone
This Squidoo lens will give readers some ideas for Halloween costumes. If you are looking for adult Halloween costumes, children's Halloween costumes, teen Halloween costumes, or Halloween costumes for baby, we'll give you some spooky ideas to help make your trick or treat night a ghoulish night to remember.
Halloween Recipes and Crafts Ebook, 286 Pages
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Baby and Infant Halloween Costumes
Mullins Square Lobster Baby Costume
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 12/27/2009) 
Cute Infant Bat Baby Halloween Costume, 12-18 Months
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Unique Infant Baby Snail Costume (Sz:12-18M)
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Bonnie Jean Baby Toddler Little Girls Halloween Black Cat Dress 12M-6X
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Infant Baby Angel Halloween Costume - CUTE!!
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Toddler Halloween Costumes
Fairytale Witch Toddler Costume
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Toddler Plush Cow Halloween Costume (Size: 2-4T)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/27/2009)
Universal Studios Lil Frankie Infant/Toddler
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Sleeping Beauty Costume: Toddler's Size 2T-4T
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Toddler Cute Pumpkin Costume (Size:24M)
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Five Halloween Game Ideas
Fun Halloween Games for the Whole Family or a Halloween Party
When it comes to Halloween, the first activity most of us think about is trick-or-treating. That's certainly a big part of it, but what about those who are too old to solicit candy or just don't want to? And how about the parents who prefer that their children stay in one place on the holiday?
In these cases and more, Halloween parties are a fun alternative. They give us a chance to dress in costume and have a good time without going door-to-door. But in order for a Halloween party to be successful, there must be some Halloween-themed activities. Here are five games to consider for your Halloween shindig:
1. Pumpkin bowling - Bowling is a fun game any time of the year. But using pumpkins instead of bowling balls gives it a Halloween flavor. For pins, use empty 2-liter soda bottles. If you like, paint them white and draw eyes and mouths on them so that they look like ghosts. Then you can either fill them with water and freeze them or add a cup of sand or pebbles to help them stand up. Provide a prize for every strike, or for high scores.
2. Bobbing for apples - This is one game that has been featured at Halloween parties for many years. Fill a large tub with water, and add several apples. Have participants hold their hands behind their backs and try to catch an apple in their mouths. This can get messy, so do it outdoors if possible and keep some towels on hand.
3. Pin the nose on the jack o'lantern - Draw a large jack o'lantern, omitting the nose. Cut a nose out of black construction paper, and place a thumbtack through it. Blindfold guests, spin them around a few times, and point them in the right direction. The one who gets the nose closest to the right position wins.
4. Wrap the mummy - For this game, you will need several rolls of toilet paper. Divide players into groups of three or four, and give each group a roll of toilet paper. Each group designates one person as the mummy, and the other players do the wrapping. The first group to wrap the mummy using the whole roll of toilet paper wins.
5. Doughnut on a string - This is another oldie but goodie. Hang donuts from the ceiling with string. Each player must attempt to eat the entire doughnut without using his hands. The first one to finish his doughnut wins. For best results (and least mess), use plain doughnuts.
These games are sure to liven up any Halloween party. Your guests will have a hair-raisingly good time!
In these cases and more, Halloween parties are a fun alternative. They give us a chance to dress in costume and have a good time without going door-to-door. But in order for a Halloween party to be successful, there must be some Halloween-themed activities. Here are five games to consider for your Halloween shindig:
1. Pumpkin bowling - Bowling is a fun game any time of the year. But using pumpkins instead of bowling balls gives it a Halloween flavor. For pins, use empty 2-liter soda bottles. If you like, paint them white and draw eyes and mouths on them so that they look like ghosts. Then you can either fill them with water and freeze them or add a cup of sand or pebbles to help them stand up. Provide a prize for every strike, or for high scores.
2. Bobbing for apples - This is one game that has been featured at Halloween parties for many years. Fill a large tub with water, and add several apples. Have participants hold their hands behind their backs and try to catch an apple in their mouths. This can get messy, so do it outdoors if possible and keep some towels on hand.
3. Pin the nose on the jack o'lantern - Draw a large jack o'lantern, omitting the nose. Cut a nose out of black construction paper, and place a thumbtack through it. Blindfold guests, spin them around a few times, and point them in the right direction. The one who gets the nose closest to the right position wins.
4. Wrap the mummy - For this game, you will need several rolls of toilet paper. Divide players into groups of three or four, and give each group a roll of toilet paper. Each group designates one person as the mummy, and the other players do the wrapping. The first group to wrap the mummy using the whole roll of toilet paper wins.
5. Doughnut on a string - This is another oldie but goodie. Hang donuts from the ceiling with string. Each player must attempt to eat the entire doughnut without using his hands. The first one to finish his doughnut wins. For best results (and least mess), use plain doughnuts.
These games are sure to liven up any Halloween party. Your guests will have a hair-raisingly good time!
Cool Halloween Masks
Rubies Costume Co. Aliens Vs. Predator, Child's Predator 3/4 Vinyl Mask
Amazon Price: $14.38 (as of 12/27/2009)
Harry Potter Death Eater Mask Lucius Malfoy Series 1 Officially Licensed
Amazon Price: $16.93 (as of 12/27/2009)
Stanley (Stan the Man) Halloween Half Mask (DM2539)(DZ6)
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Rubies Costume 300 The Movie Immortal Vacuform Mask with Fabric Hood
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Rubies Costume Burger King Vinyl Mask
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Adult Halloween Costumes
The Wizard of Oz Scarecrow Adult
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Harry Potter Adult Robe
Amazon Price: $22.99 (as of 12/27/2009)
Police Officer Costume Adult
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More Adult Halloween Costumes
Mens Adult Halloween Costumes Western Rustler Cowboy Gunfighter Wyatt Earp Costume Theme Party Outfit
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Egyptian Cleopatra Adult Halloween Costume Size 8-10 Medium (D48192M) (DF24)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/27/2009)
Adult's Muscle Chest Batman Halloween Costume
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Halloween Adult Womens Costumes Medieval Renaissance Fair Noblewomen Costume Theme Party Outfit
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Spooky Halloween Masks
Frankenstein Mask
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 12/27/2009)
White Masquerade Ball Venetian Halloween Costume Mask Adult
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 12/27/2009)
Harry Potter Dobby 3/4 vinyl Child's Mask
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 12/27/2009)
Black Venetian Masquerade Mask ~ Mardi Gras Masks
Amazon Price: $6.88 (as of 12/27/2009)
Obama Mask
Amazon Price: $20.95 (as of 12/27/2009)
How to Organize a Successful Halloween Party
Halloween is a holiday that is filled with spooky fun. Kids love to don their costumes and collect bags full of candy. But trick-or-treating isn't the only thing to do on Halloween. It's also a great time to party!Adults and teenagers often have or attend Halloween parties. But they're great for kids, too. Organizing a Halloween party provides an alternative for kids whose parents would prefer that they do not go door to door. And moms and dads can get in on the fun too!
The Makings of a Great Halloween Party
Invitations should reflect the theme of your party, whether it's a general Halloween theme or a specific theme such as pirates or movie characters. You can find a variety of Halloween party invitations at most party supply stores, or you could make your own using a computer program or scrapbooking supplies. Send them out about two weeks prior to the party.
There's no better excuse to have a costume party than Halloween! Many guests will assume that it's a costume party, but be sure to specify on the invitations so that there is no confusion. If you want the adults in attendance to dress up, encourage them to do so. You could even have a costume contest with prizes. You could also have some Halloween-themed games such as wrap the mummy, bobbing for apples, pumpkin bowling or pin the nose on the jack o'lantern.
Decorating is always important for a great Halloween party. Fake spider webs and sheets covering the furniture are great for creating a creepy atmosphere without too much expense. You could carve up some jack o'lanterns and sit them around the house. A fog machine adds a nice touch, as do black lights. Make a CD featuring some scary songs and sound effects to add to the atmosphere.
For kids who are coming to the party instead of trick-or-treating, it's good to provide some treats for them to take home. You could ask each guest to bring a bag of candy, mix it all up, and fill up goody bags for the kids to take home. Halloween-themed party favors could also be mixed in, or even substituted for the sweets.
For the party itself, you'll need some spooky treats. You could make cookies in the shape of spiders, bats or black cats, cupcakes with cookie tombstones and jack o'lantern sandwiches. For a scary beverage, fill a plastic glove with water, tie the end, and freeze it. Remove the glove and put the frozen "hand" in a bowl of red punch.
Organizing a great Halloween party is a lot of work. But it's also lots of fun, as is the party itself. By carefully planning your bash, you can ensure a good time for all.
What are the Historic Superstitions of Halloween?
Around Halloween, we hear increased talk about superstitions. Most of them sound like silly things that someone just made up for fun. But many of today's superstitions have roots in ancient folklore. Here are the stories of some of the most popular ones.Jack O'Lantern
Most of us carve faces into pumpkins on Halloween as decorations without giving it much thought. But did you know that a lighted jack o'lantern is supposed to keep evil spirits away? There is also an interesting legend about the origin of the jack o'lantern.
The story says that there was farmer by the name of Stingy Jack who was known for being a temperamental drunkard. One day the Devil came to claim his soul, but Jack tricked him into climbing an apple tree. While he was in the tree, Jack carved a cross into the trunk, which rendered the Devil powerless and unable to climb down.
When Jack died, he was not admitted into heaven because he had lived a sinful life. But the Devil would not let him into hell either. The Devil threw him an ember, and Jack carved out a turnip and placed it inside to light his way while he roamed the earth. In the United States, where pumpkins were plentiful, they were used instead of turnips.
Black Cats
The black cat is rather symbolic of Halloween, but folklore about the animal is not directly associated with the holiday. There are many superstitions about black cats, many of which associate them with bad luck. In some countries, however, they are associated with good luck.
One of the best known stories about black cats comes from 16th century England. It says that a father and son were frightened by a small creature crossing their path one night. The creature darted into a crawl space, and they threw rocks at it. When it scurried out, they saw that it was a black cat, which they had injured. It ran into the home of a woman suspected of witchcraft. The next day, the father and son saw the woman with a bruised face and bandaged arm. This story is responsible for the belief that witches can turn themselves into black cats.
Bobbing for Apples
Bobbing for apples is a popular game at Halloween parties. This too has its roots in ancient folklore. Apples were the symbol of the Roman goddess Pomona, who was known for her beauty and fertility. During the Celtic festival of Samhain, the predecessor to the modern Halloween, young unmarried people would attempt to bite apples that were either floating in water or hanging from a string. The first person to bite into one was believed to be the next to marry.
These are just a few of the many superstitions that go back thousands of years. Whether you believe in them or not, they are some of the things that make Halloween so much fun.
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