According to history.com, Halloween originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.
People would wear costumes to get rid of ghosts and bad spirits. It was originally known as All Hallows Eve. Throughout time Halloween became what we know as of now such as trick-or-treating, carving pumpkins and dressing in costumes; still holding some of its origins.
Halloween is a fun holiday with an interesting origin and it comes with many traditions that people have made their own. Here are some things you should do during the month of October leading to the 31st...
Create a fall playlist
Whether it is indie/alternative rock that you can vibe to or some halloween favorites. The perfect fall playlist can get you in the mood to start your day or put you in the halloween spirit. Share a playlist with your friends or create one just for you.
Watch your Halloween favorite movies
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Whether you are into the classic horror movies like Halloween and Nightmare on Elm Street or you like the family Halloween movies like Hocus Pocus and Corpse Bride; watch them all! Halloween movie nights are the best movie nights.
Drink Hot Apple Cider or Hot Chocolate
Get your favorite warm drinks and put those comfy socks on because it's going to start getting colder. Fall is the perfect time to get you in the mood for colder weather because if you don't do it right then you are just going to be grumpy.
Carve a pumpkin
Even if you aren't good at it, who cares! Make some triangles and a nice half-moon to make a mouth, put a light in em and make that Jack-O-Lantern shine. Carving pumpkins is one of the funnest traditions of Halloween that can be enjoyed with friends and family.
Jump in leaves
No it doesn't matter how old you are... jump in those leaves. Live a little like a child, we have a lot to learn from them. Sometimes this time of year can be stressful with work and school, so enjoy the little things.
Read a book or story
Reading a book and a story is always a good thing to do but there's nothing like reading in the fall. Everything smells better and it is just cold enough to be under a blanket but not too cold to were you are shaking. Read about Halloween traditions and where it came from or read a book that you have been wanting to read but never got to.
Eat a lot of candy
Candy corn, chocolate and those popcorn balls. Halloween is that time of year where it's okay to eat a bowl of candy because it's Halloween! It's the time for fun pumpkin sweats and little ghost cookies. Enjoy!
Dress up
Halloween is that time of year were you can dress up as something completely different and weird and not get judged for it. Dress up as your favorite character in a movie or a your favorite legend. Go all out, put some crazy makeup on or make your own outfit.
Go to a Halloween party
Whether you are in college and go to the Halloween parties, go to a work party or kids to trick or treating; celebrate Halloween! Throw a party yourself and decorate your house.
Go to Halloween attractions
This can be the haunted attractions like the corn maze or fear factor or it can be a pumpkin patch. There are Halloween attractions everywhere and they are fun. You'll be missing out if you don't go to at least one Halloween attraction.
This holiday is a fun holiday to participate in and it has a rich background. This Halloween is meant to be celebrated and enjoyed, so don't miss it. Have fun and stay spooky!
