Halloween celebration in united states

In the United States, Halloween is a widely celebrated holiday with a variety of activities that children enjoy. Here are some of the most popular things children do on Halloween:

Trick-or-Treating

One of the most iconic Halloween activities is trick-or-treating. Children dress up in costumes and go from house to house in their neighborhoods, ringing doorbells and asking for candy, chocolates, or other treats. This practice is related to the historical traditions of "guising" and "souling" from Celtic and Christian customs

Costume Parties

Many children attend Halloween costume parties, either at school, in their communities, or at home. These parties often include games, crafts, and other festive activities. Children love to show off their creative and often spooky or fun costumes

Pumpkin Carving

Carving pumpkins or turnips into jack-o'-lanterns is a classic Halloween activity. Children help design and carve scary or fun faces into pumpkins, which are then lit up with candles or LED lights to create a spooky glow

Halloween Crafts and Activities

There are numerous craft activities that children enjoy during Halloween, such as:

Making monster handprints using paint, googly eyes, and other craft supplies

Creating shaving cream ghosts, which involve using shaving cream, googly eyes, and a tray

Engaging in candy corn sensory play, where children sort, count, and play with candy corn and other Halloween-themed items

Making play-doh pumpkins using orange play-doh, green pipe cleaners, and beads

Creating wiggly monster eyes using jello, raisins, and plastic Easter eggs

Games and Challenges

Several games and challenges are popular during Halloween, including:

Mummy wrap game, where teams race to wrap a teammate in toilet paper like a mummy

Spiderweb walking game, where children navigate a spiderweb made of painter’s tape without losing their footing

Pumpkin balance race, where players balance mini pumpkins on a tennis racket and run to a designated point

Apple bobbing, a classic game where children try to pick up apples from a tub of water using only their teeth

Halloween charades, mummy racing, and obstacle courses

Visiting Haunted Attractions

Many children and families visit haunted houses, haunted hayrides, or other spooky attractions. These events provide a thrilling and often scary experience that is a hallmark of the Halloween season

Watching Halloween Movies

Children often watch Halloween-themed movies or TV shows, ranging from family-friendly films like "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" to more scary movies for older kids

Divination Games and Pranks

Some children participate in divination games, such as trying to predict the future through various methods like bobbing for apples or using mirrors. Playing pranks on friends and family is also a part of the Halloween tradition, although it is generally encouraged to be light-hearted and harmless

These activities make Halloween a fun and memorable holiday for children in the United States.

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