The shells would be heated over a fire, causing the milk to brown just enough for the message to mystically appear on the paper for the recipient. Many people were said to dress up as saints and recite songs or verses door to door. Children would also go door to door asking for "soul cakes," a treat similar to biscuits. Technical note: Soul cakes originated as part of the All Souls' Day holiday on November 2 yep, a third holiday! The candy-grabbing concept also became mainstream in the U.
As for the costumes, they evolved, too. While they began as earnest tributes to saints, that tradition likely fell out of favor at some point…until young Scottish and Irish pranksters got the idea to dress up in scary-looking garb again as a way to spook unsuspecting neighbors. And just like that, thanks to these local hooligans, Halloween costumes became scary, spooky, funny, and creative all at the same time.
Halloween obviously remains a popular holiday in America today, but it actually almost didn't make it across the Atlantic.
The Puritans were disapproving of the holiday's pagan roots, so they didn't take part in the celebrations. But once Irish and Scottish immigrants began to arrive in America in greater numbers, the holiday made its way back into the zeitgeist. The very first American colonial Halloween celebrations featured large public parties to commemorate the upcoming harvest, tell ghost stories, sing, and dance.
It's estimated that by the early 20 th century, Halloween was celebrated across North America by the majority of candy-loving, costume-wearing people. And this year, once again, we'll all be enjoying our favorite candy and admiring our neighbors' decorations on October 31—and the only spooky spirits we'll be talking about are the witch and ghost costumes our friends are wearing. Country Life. Design Ideas. Personally, I have no idea where to party on Halloween night, or even when Halloween night is.
All three? This week, I expressed all my Halloween anxieties at a dinner party and received some helpful insight, which I hope others in a similar position will find useful as well. I was talking to an editor who has a 2-year-old son, and he said that what his kid really, really wants to dress up as, more than anything else this year, is … a watch!
And timely. Pun intended. Put a nametag — with your phone number — on your children's costumes. To prevent falls, avoid oversized and high-heeled shoes. Make sure the rest of the costume fits well too. Make sure that any props your kids carry, such as wands or swords, are short and flexible. Trick-or-Treating Basics Kids under age 12 should: always go trick-or-treating with an adult know how to call in case they get lost know their home phone number or your cellphone number if you don't have a landline Older kids who go out on their own should: know their planned route and when they'll be coming home carry a cellphone go in a group and stay together only go to houses with porch lights on stay away from candles and other flames know to never go into strangers' homes or cars For all kids: According Safe Kids Worldwide, the risk of kids being hit by a car is higher on Halloween than on any other day of the year.
So make sure all kids: walk on sidewalks on lit streets never through alleys or across lawns walk from house to house never run and always walk facing traffic when walking on roads cross the street at crosswalks and never assume that vehicles will stop Give kids flashlights with fresh batteries. Kids may also enjoy wearing glow sticks as bracelets or necklaces. Limit trick-or-treating to your neighborhood and the homes of people you know.
When kids get home: Help them check all treats to make sure they're sealed. Throw out candy with torn packages or holes in the packages, spoiled items, and any homemade treats that weren't made by someone you know.
Don't let young children have hard candy or gum that could cause choking. Then you can either free-hand a design or print out one of the many templates floating around the interwebs. Hocus Pocus and Halloweentown are great to get you in the Halloween mood, but you should spice it up with some seriously scary movies if you're into that kinda thing.
These classics are a good place to start Bottoms up, witches! Halloween calls for a boozy drink for all those 21 and older.
This Drunken Peanut Butter Cup cocktail is not only a great photo opp for Instagram, but it's a great use for your Halloween candy, too. The vodka is Reese's infused. Just because you're at home doesn't mean you shouldn't step out in your funniest, spookiest, or cutest costume. Cat ears are highly encouraged. There's never a bad time for a dance party, and streaming services like Spotify always curate Halloween playlists that feature throwbacks like "Thriller" and newer jams like "Midnight City.
The only thing scary about trying a new recipe is not knowing where to start. This recipe helps you out with step-by-step instructions. Jack-O'Lantern stuffed peppers are filled with beef, rice, and more, but you can use any protein or toppings you please. Nothing will get you more in the Halloween spirit than decking out your house in all things black, orange, and yellow.
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