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HALLOWEEN TRADITIONS TO HAUNT THE SEASON

1 Make a Jack-o’-Lantern Transforming your av-

erage pumpkin into a magical Jack-o’-Lantern is a classic Halloween activity. This typically starts with a trip to a local pumpkin patch, but you can always pick one up at the grocery store instead. Bring it home, cut into it, scoop out the seeds, carve your creation, and light it up!.

2 Visit a haunted house While this might be on

the scarier side of Halloween traditions, visiting a haunted house should make it on your fall to-do list. You can often find enjoyable haunted houses locally, which means you can support businesses in the area and get creeped out at the same time.

3 Bob for apples Is there a simpler way to add some fun to Halloween parties and get-togethers?

Bobbing for apples can also be an activity you do at home with the family. This fruit can be incorporated into your Halloween festivities even further by taking the time to create candy apples.

4 Eat some festive candy Treat yourself to some

candy corn or another fall favorite. This is even more enjoyable when you or the kids collect it trick-ortreating. Either way, enjoying a festive, flavorful candy or two. It won’t hurt ;-).

5 Watch scary movies Whether you decide to curl up on the couch and watch a scary film by yourself or host a Halloween movie marathon, this is a terrifying/relaxing way to get in the spirit. The great thing about scary movies is there is one out there for everyone, whether you lean towards creepy films, slashers, or the classic childhood favorites.

6 Dress up in a scary costume Scary costumes

are a classic around Halloween. You can wear them to collect candy or to a Halloween party. Either way, it is a fun tradition that will keep spookiness a part of your Halloween season.

7 Read a scary story Pick up a horror novel or read something more family-friendly. Scary stories are a way to get your kids in the Halloween mood.

Pick out a good spooky book and get to reading. (Recommendations in our Bookish section, pg. 44)