1. Decorate the Entrance

Just as a play begins with the curtain, a party starts with the front door and the hallway. In Western countries, where Halloween originates, it's customary to hang a wreath designed in the holiday's style. You can make one from readily available materials: wrap colorful threads or bright pieces of fabric around twisted wire, cut out silhouettes of bats and witch hats from black paper, and attach them to the base with regular glue. If you're short on time, print any thematic image and stick it on the door.

Let your guests feel the mysterious holiday atmosphere right from the doorstep. Hang bright paper garlands or strips of white fabric or gauze from the ceiling – they will resemble spiderwebs. Dim the lights, decorate lamps with dark silhouettes of ghosts and skulls. Let your imagination run wild – on this day, you can bring your craziest ideas to life.

2. Plan the Table Setting

No party is complete without a sit-down meal. On Halloween, pay special attention to the thematic table setting. You'll need scraps of orange and black fabric, branches, small decorative pumpkins – they will become the central decorative elements.

Make small paper witch hat placeholders and paint them with black paint – write guests' names with a white marker, and use them instead of seating cards. Place a tiny pumpkin with drawn eyes and a mouth on each plate – this cute detail is sure to be memorable. You can use branches and pieces of wood as decor – just paint them black and arrange candles among them.

3. Prepare the Main Holiday Symbol

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Halloween? A pumpkin lantern, of course – use it in your interior and table setting to create the true Halloween atmosphere. Suggest a contest to your friends for the most creative pumpkin head – it will save you time on decoration, and your friends will get into the holiday spirit in advance.

Want something more original? Paint the holiday symbol: golden, silver, and black pumpkins will make your party unique and memorable. Use metal rivets, rhinestones, and various stickers – surprise your guests with unusual decor.

4. Set Up a Candy Bar

Trick or treat? What's Halloween without sweets and cookies – set up a separate table for them and decorate it in a festive style. Decorate the wall with white or black fabric, hang a garland with a cheerful inscription, and lay a colorful runner or tablecloth on the table.

Arrange the sweets on plates and label them so that guests don't get confused with such variety. For drinks, get orange and black straws – it's the details that make the holiday truly atmospheric.

5. Decorate the Food

You need to plan every detail for the holiday – don't forget about food decor. Even if there are no children at your party, adults will also be thrilled with spaghetti with a "bloody" sauce, sandwiches shaped like pumpkins, and desserts with "eyes."

Use food coloring to decorate desserts, draw mouths and eyes on fruits. Purchase special cookie cutters for cutting sandwiches and creating fun cookies.

6. Dim the Lights

Halloween is a mysterious and spooky holiday, so turn off all electric lights and leave only candles or dim lanterns. Decorate transparent candle holders with silhouette stickers – they'll cast intriguing shadows. You can adorn candles with black lace ribbon or cut unusual shapes out of them. Interesting candles can be made from empty mandarin peels – use cotton thread as a wick and fill the empty halves with melted wax.

Consider all these tips, and your Halloween party will become an unforgettable and terribly fun event for you and your guests. Enjoy the holiday in your own style! 😊