Halloween is a holiday dedicated to spookiness, scaring others and the so-called ¨trick or treat¨, where children go along the doors for candy or mischief. In the Netherlands we know this day mainly because of the American movies, but in recent years Halloween is gaining popularity in our country. Are you going to organize a Halloween party or have you been invited to one? Then prepare yourself with the tips from Partywinkel. We will tell you everything you need to know about costumes and decorations, so that you can impress others completely in Halloween theme!
Halloween is a holiday dedicated to scaring people, scaring others and the so-called ¨trick or treat¨, where children go along the doors for candy or doing mischief. In the Netherlands we know this day mainly because of the American movies, but in recent years Halloween is gaining popularity in our country as well. Are you going to organize a Halloween party or have you been invited to one? Then prepare yourself with the tips from Partywinkel. We will tell you everything you need to know about costumes and decoration, so that you will be able to impress others completely in Halloween theme !
Halloween is once a year on October 31. Mainly in America, Ireland, the United Kingdom and Canada, this holiday is celebrated in a big way. In recent decades, this celebration has also blown over to the Netherlands and other countries in Europe.
Every year on October 31, children go dressed up in scary costumes and past the doors of local residents for ¨trick or treat¨. Those who open the door are then given the choice to give the children a ¨treat¨, which is something sweet such as candy. If they do not do this, they can expect a ¨trick¨. A trick in this case is not a trick, but minor teasing, such as throwing eggs at that house. You can probably imagine that most people don't want to take this risk.
The houses and streets where the children go by for candy are decorated with creepy Halloween decorations, such as: tombstones, cobwebs, skeletons and hollowed-out pumpkins with scary faces. This pumpkin-faced, also called the ¨Jack-o´-lantern¨, has become the symbol for Halloween and the reason why the colors orange and black are leading for this holiday.
Halloween is not only a children's festival, but is also celebrated by adults. Besides accompanying the children in collecting candy, there are parties in which the adults actually dress up. At these Halloween parties, children are usually not presentzig because of the alcohol that is served.
To organize a successful Halloween party, there are a few points that you absolutely must not forget. We list them for you:
To make success of the party, it is wise to create a theme for yourself so that there is synergy between the above points. Without this, your guests will be less scared and that is exactly what you do not want!
The most important part is picking a Halloween costume. There are numerous outfits to choose from, which come in different themes. You can then think of the following themes:
Have you chosen one of the above costume themes? Then you can proceed with putting together the Halloween decorations.
With Halloween decoration you will transform your warm home into spooky place. To make the most impression on your guests, make sure the decoration matches your chosen Halloween outfit. Are you dressed as a ghost? Then make your home a haunted house. Are you dressed as a werewolf? Then bushy decorations fit your home better again. This way, your guests will have a more grim feel to your party.
The Halloween accessories will be the icing on the cake of your Halloween party. Complete your outfit with fake blood, face paint or color lenses. These accessories are also ideal for those on a smaller budget. Instead of buying a complete costume, you can also choose to buy a scary Halloween mask, so you can be instantly ready with one item!
Halloween is a spooky holiday celebrated by young and old on Oct. 31. For a successful Halloween, it is important that you dress up in a scary outfit. Complete your attire by adding accessories, such as putting in vampire teeth. Are you organizing a Halloween party? Then don't forget to decorate your home with decorations to match your costume!
