Halloween
| Published: 27th October 2008 15:52 |
It's that time of year again, when pumpkins are everywhere you turn in the supermarket and the kids are asking you to take them trick or treating.
Whether you love it or hate it Halloween has come around again.
For some people Halloween is a chance to dress up for the night and have some fun, and for others it's a night of hoping you do not hear a knock at your door.
In a recent survey conducted by local interactive website AboutMyArea, we found that only 41% of people will be celebrating Halloween this year, so we thought why not give you some tips and ideas on how to enjoy yourself this 31st October.
One of the most iconic symbols of Halloween is the pumpkin, so why not get yourself one and have some fun with the family with AboutMyArea's ‘How To Carve A Pumpkin' article.
Once you have created your scary pumpkin you can then use the leftovers to cook some tasty treats for the family and why not use the pumpkin as a centre piece to create a spooky atmosphere?
We have two delicious recipes for you to try, which use the leftover pumpkin flesh.
If pumpkins are not your thing you can always bake some cookies and decorate them with red or black icing to create a spooky treat. Or why not make some disgusting looking punches and use hand shaped ice cubes to cool them down? AboutMyArea gives you a guide on how to make these great Ice Hands.
Trick or Treating
Another main part of Halloween is trick or treating, which can cause problems with parents and people at home who do not wish to celebrate Halloween.
• 59% of people AboutMyArea surveyed said they would not be celebrating Halloween this year. Some people find having trick or treaters knocking on their door intrusive or even threatening, feeling that they have to give sweets out from fear of having a ‘trick' played.
This is why AboutMyArea has created a ‘No Trick or Treaters' poster.
This can be downloaded, printed off and placed in your window if you want to give a friendly message that you would like to be left alone this Halloween.
If you are happy to have Trick or Treaters at your door we have also created a ‘Welcome Tick or Treaters' poster.
So choose the one that suits you best, print it off and enjoy your Halloween!
Safety first
If the kids are begging you to let them go Trick or Treating this year then there are a few things you can do to make sure it is a safe and fun experience for everyone.
- Go with the children, this will mean you know that they are safe and you can also ensure that they are behaving themselves when out and about.
- Instead of knocking on strangers doors, only go to the houses of people you know. You could even ask in advance if it is ok that you bring your children. That way your neighbours will know that they can expect a knock on the door and they will also appreciate being consulted first!
You either love or hate Halloween;
What ever you do this October 31st be sure to stay safe and considerate to others.
Enjoy dressing up
or have a nice cosy night at home with a big bowl of soup,
just keep an eye out for those in your local community
and have a Happy Halloween!!!!!
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