Tips for a Fun Halloween During Quarantine

Spooky season is upon us. However, in 2020, it looks a little different than usual. The coronavirus pandemic has swept the USA, with over 7.6 million cases and over 213,000 deaths, and people are having to stay isolated in order to try and halt the spread of the virus.

We all want to be as safe as possible, and this means that a lot of the usual Halloween traditions won’t happen this year. There will be no trick or treating, no haunted house and no parties. However, while you might not be able to enjoy some of the traditions, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a fun Halloween! Here are some easy ways you can have a fun Halloween celebration during quarantine.

Halloween history and traditions

According to Wikipedia, it is widely believed that many Halloween traditions originated from ancient Celtic harvest festivals, particularly the Gaelic festival Samhain; that such festivals may have had pagan roots. This festival used to be a celebration of saints, martyrs, and lost loved ones. Now, it is mainly a celebration of all things spooky.

Some Halloween traditions include:

• Trick or treating
• Carving pumpkins
• Attending Halloween themed parties
• Telling scary stories

How to get into the Halloween spirit on a budget

If you have been struggling with your finances as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, here are some easy ways you can get into the Halloween spirit on a budget:

• Make your own Halloween costumes: bought Halloween costumes can be very expensive, and you may only wear them once. Why not try to create costumes for you and your children? Not only will this be better for your budget, but it will also be a learning opportunity for your kids.
• Make your own decorations: if you really want to get into the spirit of DIY, there are many easy ways you can decorate your house without having to spend a lot of money on decorations.
• Use energy-efficient lighting: Decorating is half of the fun with Halloween and other holidays. Studies show that people who decorate for the holidays have an elevated mental health. If you want your home to be the talk of the town it is wise to use energy efficient decorations and lighting. Utilize timers and solar powered light decorations, this way you can still celebrate at a fraction of the cost by cutting your Direct Energy expenses.
• Make your own Halloween treats: there will be no trick or treating this year, so don’t go spending all your money on candy that won’t get eaten. If you make your own Halloween treats you will be able to save money. Moreover, you have the opportunity to make them less sugary and more healthy for your children.

How to safely celebrate Halloween during COVID

You may not be able to celebrate with lots of other people this year, but Halloween can still be fun. Here are some ideas on how you can safely celebrate Halloween this year:

Have a virtual party: missing your annual Halloween party? Why not host a virtual one? Use various video chat sites to set up meetings with your friends and family. You could even have a virtual costume competition to see who has made the best costume.

Have a spooky movie night: if you don’t have any young kids, why not snuggle up on the sofa and watch some scary movies? If you want to watch the film with your friends, you can easily set up a video call with them and watch it together virtually.

Check with your community: if you really want to get out of the house on Halloween, check with your community and see if there are any socially distanced events going on.

Conclusion

Halloween is going to look a little different this year, but it can be just as fun! No after what you do, make sure you stay safe and stick to government guidelines.