Halloween costumes, pumpkin lanterns, and candies are what you immediately think of when you think about Halloween. It is one the oldest holidays in the world, and is celebrated in many countries around the globe. Halloween, or Hallowe’en is a type of All Hallows’ night, also known as All Saints’ Eve. It is celebrated every October 31. The origins of Halloween are almost 1900 years old in England, Ireland, or Northern France. It is used to honor the dead, including saints and martyrs. It is believed that the deceased visit their homes during this time, and the celebration is meant to honor and welcome them.
Halloween preparations
Although the party is about spreading spooky vibes, there are some things you need to do before you decorate your ‘haunted home’.
Cleaning the house is a key part of preparing for Halloween. Before decorating, it is important to clean up the space. You can change the furniture arrangement while cleaning to achieve the desired look. Even if you are hosting a Halloween party, a messy home is not a place to celebrate.
Safety Tips for Halloween
To reduce the risk of fire mishaps, you can use glow lights or battery-operated candle instead.
Avoid dry flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper as they catch fire easily. Even if they are used, keep them out of direct fire. Statistics show that fires at Halloween can cause property losses of millions of dollars.
Pets should be kept away Even familiar guests can make your pet agitated by scary costumes.
You should look for clothing that is flame resistant.
1. Archway of the Dead
To welcome guests, make a grand entrance. Fix two branches to either side of the walkway. Attach the tops with garden string and bend them together. Cover the branches with cobwebs and bend them. Even a skeleton crew can be assembled!
2. Dripping Candles
This requires only a few drip candles. Once they are done, you can scatter them around your home.
3. Eyeball Chocolates
Do you remember your mom placing a fruit basket in the middle of your table? You may have seen your mom place a fruit basket at the center of your table.
4. DIY Creepy Chalkboard
Grab the chalkboard your children use for online classes, and get some orange-colored chalks. You can unleash your creative side and create some sinister and spooky designs that will send chills down your visitor’s spine. As a temporary substitute for the family photo on the wall, place it in your living room and glue some fake spiders to it.
5. Mini monsters
It’s hard to believe that monsters aren’t cute enough. This simple Halloween decoration can be made in just minutes. It transforms bread tags into a cute craft and recycles the tiny plastic clips that were intended to preserve bread. You can make your own monsters by using puff paint and creating patterns.
How can I decorate my home for Halloween without breaking the bank?
If you’re anything like us, you are always trying to find ways to stretch your money. This is also true when it comes to decorating our homes for Halloween.
First, shop for your home.
Take a look around your house to see if there are any items that you could repurpose or make Halloween decorations for this year.
A black scarf could be the perfect accessory for adding texture to decor at a table.
Maybe a little paint will make an old piece seasonal decor fresh again.
We love vintage pieces, and we use them in our Halloween decorations.
Consider adding mirrors and candlesticks from the past to your Halloween decor.
Conclusion
People all over the globe celebrate Halloween every year. The 2022 Halloween date will be on a Sunday. This is the perfect opportunity to have a family get-together for trick-or-treat candy corn activities or peek-a-boo. Halloween is celebrated all over the world every October 31. Folklore states that the ghosts of the dead can manifest in the real world and cause damage to crops and living beings. People used Halloween to try and appease ghosts. As an example, people used to dress as ghosts, demons, and monsters to scare away evil spirits.