Enjoyable Methods To Rejoice Halloween In 2021 CuddlyNest Journey Weblog
Pumpkins, freaky costumes, colorful candies and scary films – Halloween is without a doubt one of the most exciting times of the year. The weather is cold and the fall color explosion is starting to rise, making this season really irresistible.
Whether you’re planning on spending Halloween at home or having that exciting vacation outdoors, we’ve rounded up some ideas to make your October 31st this year even more exciting – from visiting pumpkin farms to watching your favorite scary movies.
Ready to enjoy Halloween like never before? Then read the post to discover the best ideas to celebrate this scary day in 2021!
Fun facts about Halloween
- On October 21, 2020, a rare blue Halloween moon appeared in the sky for the first time since 2001;
- “Jack o’lantern” comes from the Irish legend of Stingy Jack, a mythical figure who invited the devil for a drink;
- Trick-or-treating has existed since the Middle Ages but became a widespread practice until the United States in the 1930s;
- The annual Greenwich Village Halloween Parade in Manhattan is the largest Halloween parade in the world.
- Bowling is the most consumed Halloween candy.
Everything you need to know about Halloween
The story of Halloween
Halloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a Gaelic festival that marks the end of the harvest season and welcomes winter or “the dark half of the year”. The ancient Celts believed that during Samhain, the doors between the physical world and the spiritual world would open, allowing more interaction between people and the souls of the dead.
Held between the fall equinox and winter solstice, Samhain was one of the four main festivals on the Gaelic calendar, celebrating with people lighting campfires and wearing costumes typically made of animal heads and skins to ward off evil spirits.
In the 8th century Pope Gregory III determined. November 1st as a time to honor all the saints, a celebration known as All Saints’ Day that incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The night before, October 31st, is Halloween, which comes from the Scottish term for Hallows ‘Eve (the evening before All Saints’ Day).
Over time, All Hallows Eve evolved into Halloween, and thanks to the massive Irish and Scottish immigration of the 19th century, Halloween became a major holiday in the United States.
Which countries celebrate Halloween?
While Halloween celebrations are happening around the world today, the celebration is more popular in the North American countries of the United States and Canada, as well as Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Halloween is growing in popularity in other countries too, including Australia, New Zealand, France, Poland, and China.
When is Halloween celebrated?
Halloween is a public holiday that is celebrated on October 31st each year. Halloween 2021 takes place on Sunday, October 31st.
What are the most common Halloween traditions?
Popular Halloween activities and traditions include jack-o-lantern carving, trick or treating, festive gatherings, donning costumes, and scary stories.
How to Celebrate Halloween in 2021: Quarantine Halloween Ideas
Decorate your house
The important things first. If you decide to stay home on October 31st, set the mood by embellishing your house with spooky Halloween decorations. To increase the diabolical factor to a ten, decorate your home inside and out with plastic spiders, LED candles, witch brooms, bubbling cauldrons, fake spider webs and toilet paper windstripes on your front door.
You can even go a step further by having a competition with your neighbors to see who hit the Halloween aesthetic the best!
Binge Watch your favorite horror movies
Just because you’re celebrating Halloween at home doesn’t mean you have to be bored. Spice up your vacation by creating a selection of scary movies, from all-time classics like The Exorcist, to trashy ones like Piranha 3D, to more recent releases like The Conjuring.
Are you at home with the kids? Do not worry! There are some lighter family friendly Halloween movies for you to watch with the little ones. Classics include Hocus Pocus, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Scissorhanded Edward, and The Adams Family.
Don’t forget to light a few candles to lighten the mood, and grab some Halloween snacks like corncobs and caramel apple s’mores to eat while watching the movies!
Wear Halloween costumes and throw a themed dinner
A fun Halloween party or dinner can go a long way. So, put on your scariest costume, fully decorate your house, and organize some fun activities for the evening. You can immerse yourself in your favorite ghost stories, watch your favorite Halloween-themed film together or play games like trivia and treasure hunts.
For a truly epic night, put on some Halloween music, prepare your favorite festive drink, and throw a dance party with your friends and family. Make sure you have lots of goodies on sale like gum worms and sugar corn on the cob!
carve pumpkin
There is no more classic Halloween activity than carving pumpkins. From choosing the perfect pumpkin to testing your artistic skills, this is one of the finest traditions of the season.
So collect your pumpkin carving tools, set up your workspace, and create the jack-o-lantern of your dreams.
Tip: do not throw away the seeds. Season them with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika and black pepper, roast them in the oven for about 12 to 15 minutes and you have a delicious Halloween snack!
How to Celebrate Halloween in 2021: The Best Halloween Experiences
Take a Halloween trip
As November 1st (All Saints’ Day) is a national holiday in some countries, travel can be the perfect way to celebrate a unique Halloween.
Whether you want to travel just for a weekend or for a few days, a trip is a great opportunity to awaken your wanderlust and experience the magic of Halloween.
You can even choose a destination that has a connection to Halloween, witches, witchcraft, haunted attractions, and the supernatural world, such as Salem in Massachusetts, Sleepy Hollow, New York, Ireland, Transylvania, Romania, or Mexico.
Go pick pumpkins on a farm
At the end of September, the radiance of autumn begins to increase and brings with it a breathtaking explosion of colors, pleasantly fresh air and a multitude of irresistible seasonal delicacies. One of the best ways to take advantage of the season and celebrate the sanctuary is to visit a local farm to pick your pumpkin.
There are several pumpkin farms in the United States, with harvest season usually starting in mid-September and ending on Halloween day. Aside from choosing the perfect pumpkin to create your jack-o-lantern during your visit to the farm, there are a variety of themed activities and events that you can participate in.
Take a night tour in a city of your choice
Exploring a city at night is something different and almost scary. So this Halloween, don’t miss the opportunity to take a stroll at a destination of your choice – it may even be the city you live in.
There are several Halloween walking tours around the world where participants stroll the streets under the stars and moonlight listening to creepy stories and supernatural stories.
Visit a hunted location
Do you want to take your Halloween tour to the extra level? Then be sure to add a hunted location to your itinerary. And there are several of them all over the world! Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, Edinburgh Castle, Scotland, and Poveglia Island, Venice, Italy are some of the scariest – yet beautiful – places in the world.
Wear costumes and trick or treat the kids
Last but not least, the ultimate Halloween night activity: the famous trick or treating. Whether you’re out with your kids or a group of friends, embrace this fun tradition by dressing up in your scariest outfit and going door to door for some delicious Halloween candy!
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