6 Ways to Get into the Halloween Spirit

Katie Hauser '17, Staff Writer

It’s that time of the year when the greatest, most festive holidays are rolling around the corner. What better way to celebrate than getting in the Halloween Spirit? Whether your Halloween consists of scary masks and horror movies, or candy and Trick-or-Treating, here are six ways for everyone to get excited for HALLOWEEN!!

1.Carve a pumpkin

There is no better way to start celebrating Halloween than by carving a pumpkin! Head out to a pumpkin patch, find the perfect size and shaped pumpkin, prepare your carving tools, and then create whatever you like!

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Courtesy of Rada Cutlery

2.Bake a pumpkin pie

Once you have finished creating your masterpiece jack-o-lantern, it’s time to put an extra pumpkin to good use. Grab some spices and power up your oven, don’t forget the whipped cream!

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3. Pick out your Halloween costume

Picking out your costume can be the best part of Halloween. If you don’t want to dress up alone you can choose to be a duo, trio, or group costume and you can even make your costume by yourself!

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Courtesy of Special Day Celebrations

4. Decorate your house

By decorating your house with spooky spiders, multicolored webs, and your homemade jack-o-lanterns you’re sure to get into the Halloween spirit!

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Courtesy of Lil’ Luna

5. LIGHTS

Although it’s not Christmas yet, there is no reason you can’t have Halloween lights around your room and in your yard. Go grab  some orange and purple twinkling lights and hang them up around your house to enhance your decorations!

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Courtesy of Decoist

6. Stock up on candy corn

What better way to celebrate Halloween than loading up on candy corn! Since there’s only one special candy for this holiday it’s important to get a lot so you don’t run out before the 31st!

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Courtesy of Spoon University

With these special tips and tricks you’re sure to have a spooky Halloween filled with all kinds of yummy treats!