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(October 31) Today we're celebrating . . .  Halloween

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

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Halloween
A favorite holiday among kids, and many adults, Halloween is an ancient celebration that blends Druid and Christian customs. Long associated with spirits and ghosts, Halloween today is a reason to dress up in costume and trick-or-treat for candy.

Halloween is the time of Ghosts, Goblins, Gravestones and Graveyards. Of Spooks and Spirits and silly-fun tricks. Of Witches and Warlocks and Scary Black Cats. And Candy Corn, Jelly Apples, Pumpkins and Bats.

Come visit our Halloween celebration for some holiday fun. We’ve got Dancing Skeletons, Halloween stories, some ghosts, goblins and “jack-o-lanterns”, holiday pictures for the kids to print and color, and some tasty Halloween recipes to make and enjoy. We hope you find something you like!

Happy Halloween and come visit our Halloween sites:

Halloween fun: Halloween on the Net

Halloween Recipes: Holiday Eats

Halloween Crafts / Coloring Pictures: Holiday Arts and Crafts on the Net

Halloween eCards: Holiday eCards on the Net

Holiday Invite: Halloween on the Net

Friday, October 30th, 2009

 

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Happy Halloween!

The year’s most ghoulish holiday is upon us and Holidays on the Net is delighted to invite you to join our celebration of Halloween.

Come read the story of Halloween. Discover its roots in the ancient Celtic holiday of Samhain and its connection to the Mexican holiday of Los Dias De Los Muertos. Then click over to discover the origins of Halloween traditions like pumpkin carving, witches, black cats, and trick-or-treating.

Speaking of trick-or-treating, what are your favorite Halloween candies? While many are partial to the perennial candy corn, you might want to branch out with this list of the top fifteen best Halloween candy treats. For more fun Halloween factoids, be sure to check out our Did You Know? article.

Want more ideas for celebrating Halloween? How about planning a terrifying night of Halloween fun at one of America’s Top Thirteen Haunted Houses. Or organizing a spooktacular Halloween kids’ party. We’ve got a recipe box full of Halloween treats to serve at any All Hallow’s Eve gathering.

Your littlest ones are sure to enjoy our Halloween crafts, Halloween coloring pages and DIY costume ideas. And don’t forget to share the jack-o-lantern love by sending out one of our free Halloween e-cards.

This year Halloween will celebrated on Saturday October 31st. We look forward to seeing you at our Halloween celebration!

Happy Halloween,

Louie and the Holiday Elves

Spooktacular Recipes for your Halloween party

Monday, October 26th, 2009


Still in need of some last minute recipe ideas for your Halloween party? Come ‘on over to our holiday recipe site – Holiday Eats - where we’ve got lots of easy recipes to help make your Halloween a tasty one.

Year after year one of our most popular recipes is “Boo Bites,” made with marshmallows, peanut butter and chocolate chips!

One of my personal favorites – Ghosts in the Graveyard – is easy to make and tasty to eat! Yum!

Looking for a good party punch? How about an easy “Halloween Punch.” Or check out one of our newest recipes – “Witches Brew.” Green never tasted so good!

You can find these and other Halloween party specialities at our holiday recipe site – Holiday Eats.

Hosting a Halloween Party for Kids? Have we got some ideas for you!

Monday, October 26th, 2009

If you have young children, Halloween is undoubtedly an important landmark in your fall holiday schedule. From the costumes, to the crafts to the trick-or-treating, kids love Halloween. Why not capitalize on their affection by hosting your own Halloween bash?

We have some suggestions for how to make your kids’ Halloween party a spooktacularly good time! Visit our Halloween celebration for more party ideas including:

Costumes
Costumes are an integral part of Halloween. Consider having a costume competition or a costume parade. Check out our children’s no-sew costume ideas.

Activities
We have a host of child-appropriate games and activities you can play at your Halloween party,

Snacks & Food
Make your little guests scream from fright and delight with these ghoulish snacks.

Visit our Halloween celebration - Halloween on the Net - for these and more Halloween party ideas.

Last Minute Halloween?

Monday, October 26th, 2009

With less than a week to go till Halloween – are you still searching for that special last minute recipe for your Halloween party? Looking for some holiday coloring pictures to keep the kids quiet for just a couple of more days? Well have we got good news for you!

Stop by our holiday recipe site – Holiday Eats for great recipe suggestions for your Halloween party or just something sweet and spooky for the kids.

And don’t forget our craft site – Holiday Arts & Crafts on the Net! For some seasonal craft projects and a great selection of Halloween coloring pictures to easily print.

All you’ll need to do is bring the crayons. Now how easy is that!

holiday recipes: Holiday Eats

holiday crafts / coloring pictures: Holiday Arts & Crafts on the Net

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