Zombies have become an ever increasing popular topic for video games, movies and Halloween during the past couple of decades. Why is this and what really started the craze? Are Zombies real and does history support these creatures?

Why we are so fascinated with Zombies? One of our greatest fears is death, but the thought of potentially turning into a Zombie after death is even worse. When you think about Zombies, you never think about just one. For some reason, we always think about a mob of Zombies that are out on the prowl for human flesh and whose appetite is insatiable. What’s even worse is that Zombies may look human but, in reality, they’re not.

Whatever we may believe about Zombies, people really enjoy pretending to be one. I have included a couple of pictures in this post that are from Zombie fests in London and Australia. Read the rest of this entry

It’s amazing to see what’s available when searching for animated Halloween props to include in your overall spooky theme. Some of these animated props go for as little as $10 but prices can get quite high for the really fancy animated props. Of course, the cheaper the price, the less animation capability of the Halloween prop, but some of these are still pretty neat ideas. We decided to take a look at several of the really cool ones available for this year. We really stayed away from the real expensive animated props. Our goal was to find some where the cost was reasonable and the animation was good. Read the rest of this entry

People planning a Halloween party on a budget need ways to cut costs and still show their guests a good time. The cost for invitations, decorations, refreshments and entertainment can become overwhelming depending on how many people are on the guest list. One effective way to stay under budget is to try some of these Halloween pot luck ideas and get some help from the guests.

Arranging a pot luck will still take some menu planning on the part of the host. If the guests do not receive some guidance, there is a risk of ending up with a table full of desserts and nothing else. To avoid this problem, the host can divide the guest list up into various categories like appetizers, salads, entrees, side dishes and desserts. Read the rest of this entry

Trying to find Halloween costume ideas for couples can be rather challenging, especially if both of you want your costumes to be of a similar theme. It never fails, one finds a costume that he/she likes but the other doesn’t like the options available in order to stay within the theme. Now, if the two of you were just looking for a costume that each of you like without a theme, you wouldn’t be reading this post.

We completely understand the desire to wear costumes within a particular theme. It’s a lot of fun and if you find the right costumes, it’s also a very memorable. We have some Halloween costume ideas for couples that we believe will make both of you happy. When searching for these theme costumes, we tried to consider several things such as comfort, coolness and the wow factor. Of course, some of the Halloween costumes for couples won’t meet all of these factors, but we still thought these were all very cool. So, let’s take a look at our suggestions… Read the rest of this entry

Let’s face it. Some guys like to dress up for Halloween and others, well, you almost have to twist their arm to even consider it. You really can’t blame them, but we’re going to try and make this a little fun. We tried to find some really neat or unique Halloween costume ideas for guys and we think these are some pretty good suggestions. We also tried to consider the comfort factor, but we just couldn’t resist with some of the costumes that we found. If you happen to like any of these costumes and want to know more, just click on the picture! Read the rest of this entry

Halloween costumes for women have really come a long way and many of the ones that are available today are very special. Maybe you’re looking for that special costume this year, but there are so many choices. Let us provide you with some Halloween costume ideas for women that we found to be quite intriguing. There were many, but we’re only providing some pictures and information on some of them. Just click on the picture if you want to see more on any of these. Read the rest of this entry

The name Halloween dates back to the 16th century and comes from the Scottish All Hallows Even, which means All Hallows Eve and the evening before All Hallows Day. The symbolism of Halloween has developed over the years, the carving of pumpkins into a faces derives from the souling customs of Ireland and Scotland. This involved carving faces onto turnips to remember souls that are held in purgatory. Horror imagery and the trick or treat pranks were first observed in the 1700s. Gothic and horror literature has also been an influence, including Dracula and Frankenstein. Obviously, horror films are now a popular part of the Halloween celebration. There are many Halloween party ideas that are a little different from the traditional ones. Read the rest of this entry