Halloween is a great time of year. The weather is cool, pumpkin spiced drinks are abundant, and candy is everywhere. But if you are someone that isn’t a fan of frights, it can be hard to get into the Halloween spirit. Here are five ways to enjoy the holiday without any horror.
1. Watch a cute movie
While many people like to marathon thrillers, watching PG Halloween movies is just as fun! Invite over some friends or curl up with a pet and watch It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown or Halloweentown. You can even turn it into a Halloween-themes party with friends!
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2. Bake Halloween inspired cookies
It’s universal truth that cookies make everything better! So whip up some batter or buy some from your local grocery store and get baking! You can use orange, black, and purple sprinkles to really set the tone, or buy cookie batter with designs already on them. When cooked, you can share them with friends or bring them to a party!
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3. Decorate your dorm
Dorm decorating is one of the best parts about college life. Bring some festiveness into your room with orange or purple string lights, decorative pumpkins, and smiling witch figurines! If you aren’t feeling like doing anything too big, you can always just decorate your door with spooky pictures that you find cute or funny!
4. Listen to Halloween music
Okay, so Halloween isn’t a genre of music, but that won’t stop you from making a playlist with hits like “Thriller,” “Monster Mash,” and “This Is Halloween” to jam out to! Lots of music sites like Spotify already have Halloween themed playlists or stations set up so you don’t even have to do any work!
5. Hang out with friends that feel the same way you do
The best thing to do during any holiday is spend it with friends. Even if your friends are into the scarier aspects of the season, they should be enjoy a less terrifying celebration as well. Invite your friends to your movie night and set out bowls of popcorn and candy to eat. Finding regular hayrides in your area, carving pumpkins, or simply hanging out together in costume are all excellent ways to get into the spirit of Halloween!
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There is nothing wrong with enjoying haunted houses and paranormal movies, and there’s nothing wrong with not liking them! The important thing is to celebrate Halloween in a way that is comfortable and fun for you!