1. Halloween Stories
The Halloween folk lore comprise of scary Halloween stories and many more that makes
Halloween a special occasion for children and adults. As it is almost the fall season there
are many short Halloween stories related to nature's adventure. You might find several
comic characters and animated figure moving through the woods and celebrating a camp
fire on the Halloween night. Our fascination with ghost stories, horror flicks, and Halloween
stories engages us for the entire holiday. There are Halloween story books that are
available in the markets just prior to the celebration. Since it is a traditional Christian
holiday, the concept and belief of the early religion is reflected in the popular Halloween
stories that have either taken the form of books, novels, or movies.
The Halloween story
The story of Halloween is itself an interesting one. Halloween finds its origin in the ancient
France where a particular community called Celts celebrated the Samhain on November 1
which they regarded as their New Year. During this celebration, the crops were burnt and
there would be huge bonfires. In the night of October 31, they believed that the dead
would return and create havoc. However, the Day was later declared as the All Saints day.
In mid 20th century, the Halloween celebration was revived in a new mode. People came
to the streets with masks, danced in colorful costumes, and traditional families still did
everything to wade off the evil spirits. Custom parties developed among the younger
generation and Halloween party games and great gourmet was introduced. Halloween
pictures were available online and children found it as exciting as Christmas celebrations.
Types of Halloween stories
As children love to hear folklores, the Halloween folk stories seem to be popular among
them. They revolve around the theme of death, ghost, and spirits. There is little or no
fantasies involved in them. When it is scaring, it is even more interesting! The children
Halloween short stories are made more popular my remaking them into movies. The
children movies like ‘Winnie the Pooh' series are the adventures that you will find in the
books. The added charm of the visual effects last in the innocent minds forever. The
intermingling of the funny Halloween stories and the scary Halloween stories can only be

2. found both in the movies and the story books. But not all horror Halloween stories are
scary ones. They can be funny at times as well.
There are Halloween stories that are psychological thrillers as well. They have both
murder, mystery of the human minds, and the evil human spirit combines in them.
Popular Halloween story books
 The Legend of Sleepy Hallow, By Washington Irving
 The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, By Robert Louis Stevenson
 The Raven, By Edgard Allen Poe
 Rip Van Winkle, By Washington Irving
 Ulalume, By Edgar Allen Poe
 The Child That Went With the Fairies, By Le Fanu
 Feathertop: A Moralized Legend, By Nathaniel Hawthorne
 The Devil and Tom Walker, By Washington Irving
 Ken's Myster, By Julian Hawthorne
 Red Hanrahan, By W.B. Yeats
Halloween Tips
Are you feeling at a loss while planning for a great Halloween bash, confused about from
where to start and where to end? Well, worry no further and scroll down the page to find
some Halloween tips that will help you set up a great party. Be it, the decoration tips, the
costume tips, or the decoration ideas, you will find it all right here. Therefore, without
waiting any further, pick up the best Halloween tips and arrange for the greatest Halloween
party of the year.
Top Halloween Tips:
Halloween tips will offer you with every idea that will mark a great Halloween party. Let us
have a look at the best tips for Halloween for setting up that great party.

3. Halloween Decor Tips
Your Halloween party can be of more fun if you just follow some effective tips. These tips
will actually work towards arranging a perfect Halloween decoration with proper decorative
and safety. Let us have a look at some Halloween tips:
 It is always wiser to put up the Halloween decoration a bit early, at least a week
earlier. Start displaying your decoration right from the start of Halloween to enjoy a
perfect Halloween feel.
 Selecting the perfect decorative is another important concern for setting up that
perfect Halloween party. If you are planning a Halloween themed party then, go for
the decoration likewise. Choose the right decoration, be it the office space, your
home or an outdoor party, a proper decoration can only lift up the spirits of
Halloween.
 Keep your party room clutter free so that it lets you with more space to decorate.
However, it is advisable not to go overhead with the decoration.
 Safety is another great issue of concern while you are decorating for Halloween. Do
not do anything that might cause physical injury or accidents.
Halloween Decoration Ideas:
No party gets the complete feel without the right decoration so, decorating for your
Halloween party is very much needed for that perfect bash. Let us have a look at some of
the decoration ideas that will set up the spooky and creepy feel for your party. You will
easily find Halloween decorative at the market or the online store or you can make your
own Halloween decorative. While selecting the decorative for Halloween, do not miss on
the props, as they can add a bit creepier touch to your party. Some of the popular
Halloween decorative are:
 Halloween tree
 Jack-o-lantern
 Candles
 Spider webs
 Vampires and Bats
 Vintage Coffins
 Tombstones

4.  Tabletop pieces
 Rotting Corpse
 Halloween Wreath
 Signs and Wall Hangings
Halloween Costume Tips:
Nothing other than the right costume will offer you with the feel of Halloween and the
celebration. There are several costumes available in the market and online stores specially
designed for Halloween. These costumes are available in a variety of colors and if you
want it spookier, then opt for costumes that glow in the night. Some of the attires in which
you can dress up for a Halloween party are:
 Skelebones costume
 Nun or Priest costume(for the couples)
 Devils costume
 Gorilla costumes
 Catwoman costume
As the party arranger, you can also plan a themed Halloween party or a Halloween
costume party for fun. You can choose from themes like,
 Monster Ball
 Classic Halloween costume party,
 Vampire's Ball
Couples costumes have always been a big hit with Halloween parties. You can go in
dressed as
 Red Riding Hood and a Wolf
 Pirate and Wench
 Mad Doctor and Nurse

5. Halloween Quotes
Halloween is a festival of fun and frolic. There's so much to do on a Halloween day that
you keep your plans ready from before itself. But the most important thing to do on a
Halloween day is to greet each other. Halloween quotes help you to greet each other as
well as spread some great messages on this auspicious day.
This amazing festival of Halloween is awaited by everyone from adults to kids. This is the
festival which allows all of you to become mischievous and have fun by scaring each other.
Halloween quotes are those special quotes which emphasise the importance of Halloween
day.
Famous Halloween Quotes:
 “Men say that in this midnight hour,
The disembodièd have power
To wander as it liketh them,
By wizard oak and fairy stream.” -William Motherwell
 “Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen,
Voices whisper in the trees, "Tonight is Halloween!"” -Dexter Kozen
 “There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls.” -George
Carlin
 “Ghosts, like ladies, never speak till spoke to.” -Richard Harris Barham
 “If a man harbors any sort of fear, it makes him landlord to a ghost.” -Lloyd Douglas
 “Those seemingly interminable dark walks between houses, long before street-lit
safety became an issue, were more adrenalizing than the mountains of candy filling
the sack. Sadly Halloween, with our good-natured attempts to protect the little ones,
from the increasingly dangerous traffic and increasingly sick adults, has become an
utter bore.” -Lauren Springer
 “'Tis the night - the night
Of the grave's delight,
And the warlocks are at their play;
Ye think that without
The wild winds shout,
But no, it is they - it is they.” -Arthur Cleveland Coxe

6.  “There is something haunting in the light of the moon; it has all the
dispassionateness of a disembodied soul, and something of its inconceivable
mystery.” -Joseph Conrad
 “Halloween wraps fear in innocence,
As though it were a slightly sour sweet.
Let terror, then, be turned into a treat...” -Nicholas Gordon
 “Nothing on Earth so beautiful as the final haul on Halloween night.” -Steve Almond
 “Halloween is huge in my house and we really get into the "spirits" of things.” -Dee
Snider
 “Bring forth the raisins and the nuts-
Tonight All-Hallows' Spectre struts
Along the moonlit way.” -John Kendrick Bangs
Other Halloween Quotes:
 “From ghoulies and ghosties
And long-leggedy beasties
And things that go bump in the night,
Good Lord, deliver us!”
 “Eat, drink and be scary.”
 “When witches go riding,
and black cats are seen,
the moon laughs and whispers,
‘tis near Halloween.”
 “Witch and ghost make merry on this last of dear October's days.”
 “I'll bet living in a nudist colony takes all the fun out of Halloween.”
 “A gypsy fire is on the hearth,
Sign of the carnival of mirth;
Through the dun fields and from the glade
Flash merry folk in masquerade,
For this is Hallowe'en!”
These and many more of such wonderful Halloween quotes can form a part of your
celebrations. You can use the quotes in many ways to spread the message of this unique
festival of Halloween.