Halloween parties have slowly grown to be one of the most
popular parties in the United States these days. No longer limited to kids
school parties, even us grownups have enjoyed dressing up and having fun in
costume. Today, the holiday known as Halloween is one of the biggest days for
parties. If you're thinking about planning a Halloween party this year, there
are several things you can do to make sure it's the spookiest and the most fun
party possible. First and foremost, you want to make sure you create a sense of
ambiance in your home that captures the Halloween spirit. Decorate the house
with fake cobwebs, spooky gravestones in the yard, and top it all off with some
creepy music or sound effects. This will guarantee that your house changes into
a spooky place, making it the perfect setting for the Halloween party.
When planning a party, you can't forget the food! There are
some wonderfully scary recipes available to give an ordinary party snack a new
scary twist. Look for some recipes for "blood red punch" and other
great ideas such as bat shaped cookies. All of these things really add to the
effect. Keep in mind that lighting is very important, particularly when it
comes to Halloween. Try to keep the lights dim, and use some cool orange
colored string lights, or even black lights to give the house a creepy glow.
Candles are great, too, but be sure they are placed somewhere safe and away
from areas where children or pets can accidentally knock them down. Of course,
we can't forget pumpkins! Carve some faces into jack-o-lanterns and place them
on the porch and in your home.
After you've prepared the decorations and drummed up some
spooky snacks, you'll want to come up with a theme for the party. You can make
it a 70s or 80s theme, a witches and wizards theme, a retro television show
theme, or just about any other theme you wish. Or, you can just make the
Halloween party a "come as you are" theme, and be surprised at all of
the wonderful costume ideas people come up with. Play scary movies on your TV
set in the background for added ambience. Dry ice is another great idea that
gives the house a foggy feeling. Simply place the dry ice in a large cooler
somewhere out of the way, and fill it with water. The dry ice has a reaction
similar to rolling fog and really makes everything that much scarier. With a
little planning you can have an excellent Halloween party that everyone will
remember for a long time.
The days of Halloween parties just being for kids are over.
Even us big (adult kids) want to have fun and party in original Halloween costumes!
