Entertaining: Hosting Halloween

by Sherry Holetzky | More from this Blogger

27 Oct 2007 07:06 AM

These days, you just can't be too careful. That's why many parents are now taking children to Halloween parties or hosting Halloween parties themselves, instead of going out trick-or-treating. It makes sense, but it's sad that we have allowed our society to become so dangerous that children can't even trick-or-treat. The good news is there is no reason children can't still have fun.

When hosting a Halloween party, encourage everyone to come in costume. It adds to the party atmosphere immediately. You might even want to dress up this year. How long has it been since you were in costume for Halloween?

Offer prizes for the best costumes and have everyone vote for the best. Set up different categories if you like. By making all your guests into judges, you'll keep them participating.

You can also put together a bit of trick-or-treating for those who feel like they're missing out on something by attending the party instead of being out pounding the pavement and knocking on doors. Have some parents stay to help you out and make sure you have a good assortment of candy.

Have parents go into various rooms and close the doors. Give children bags and send the to knock on each door, saying trick or treat. It's not exactly the same, but it's still fun and children still get candy, which is really the most important part of Halloween.

Play lots of games and offer fun prizes. Even the kids that thought they would miss out by attending your party will probably be asking you to invite them back next year by the time the party is over.

Trunk or Treat

This is another cool idea to keep kids from missing out on trick or treating. Several neighbors and friends get together in an empty parking lot (with permission of course) and park cars at one end of the lot (no driving in that area once the event begins). Children then go from car to car "trick or treating." This way, they still have fun, they still get candy, and you know they are safe because you know everyone in attendance.

Trick or Treat Home Safety Tips

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Sherry Holetzky is a work at home mom and freelance writer. Married to her best friend, Sherry and her husband are raising their family in a quiet rural setting in the beautiful Ozark Mountains.

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