Halloween is easily one of my favorite holidays. It is the one time of the year everyone is well aware of how ridiculous they look, and yet everyone is totally OK with it. There is nothing better than costume parties and seeing what costumes and outfits your friends have come up with. However, some people have started taking a new spin on the standard costume party and jazz it up by having themed Halloween parties. Here are some creative ideas for Halloween parties.
Murder Mystery:
I always see murder mystery parties on TV, but I have never been lucky enough to attend one. The idea of the party is that the coordinator can choose the characters, the murderer, and other elements of the night’s plot and the guests spend their time figuring out “who done it”. If you’re sick of parties where everyone just stands around and makes awkward small talk, this will definitely mix things up.
Movie Themed:
If you were to host a movie themed costume party, the options are really endless. There are hundreds of thousands of movies out there and you and your guests can choose to be any character. My only real gripe with Halloween itself is that people aren’t always so creative with their costumes and there are always a lot of repeat offenders. By choosing one sole film for everyone to follow, your guests realize they need to think outside the box a bit.
Oldie But Goodie:
I know it has been done and redone a million times, but I just am not sick of 80′s themed things just yet. An 80′s theme party is not only easy to plan for, but easy to dress for as well. Everyone can cut up old t-shirts, grab some cheap neon sunglasses , and tease their hair a bit and be ready to go. Hosts can throw in their Footloose DVD and put on a couple 80′s tunes and everyone will have a fun time.
Roaring Good Time:
One era that always stands out for costume choices is the 1920′s. The roaring twenties brought flappers, gangsters, and a very unique and fun fashion sense. Year after year I see people dressed in 1920′s-esque costumes and they always look great. Learn the Charleston dance, throw on some Jazz tunes and enjoy a blast from the past.
Have you ever been to a “themed” party? What themed party ideas would you like to attend?What are some themes you have heard of ?
It’s a dark and foggy night and you’re driving towards the seemingly innocent town of Bridgewater, MA. Your headlights are the only things illuminating the pitch-black stretch of road–or so you think. Suddenly, see an eerie orb of light floating to your right. When you turn your head to look for it, it’s gone. Thinking you’re imagining things, you turn your attention back to the road ahead…
Whether your mind is playing tricks on you or not, you wouldn’t be alone in a sighting like this. The town of Bridgewater is practically dead centered within a 200-square mile magnet for paranormal activity called the Bridgewater Triangle.
Haunted Happenings:
Mysterious orbs of light are perhaps the most mundane of a variety of frightening appearances that have been witnessed throughout the Bridgewater Triangle. There have been reports of things like:
Ghost Truck – a ghost trucker is rumored to speed along Copicut Road in Freetown blaring his horn
UFOs – there have been reports of UFOs as far back as the 1970s. In 1994, even a Bridgewater Police Officer saw one of these unidentifiable objects in the sky.
Bigfoot – Many people claim to have seen a large hairy monster within the Triangle. In 1878, Joseph DeAndrade claims to have seen one of these creatures and wrote a book about his experience.
Thunderbirds – There have been several sightings of huge black birds, with wingspans from 8 to 12 feet.
Mysterious lights – Also known as “spooklights” or “will-o’-wisps.” These are the most of the most common phenomenons in the area.
Animal mutilations – Police have had to investigate various incidences of animal mutilations associates with Satanic rituals.
Scary Spots
There are also certain places within the Bridgewater Triangle that seem to have a little more paranormal activity than others.
Hockomock Swamp – The Wampanoag Indians gave the swamp its name, which means “place where spirits dwell.” N0t only is the swamp itself a sometimes scary place, but when it was excavated by archeologists, they found some strange occurences. People have also claimed to have seen Native American ghosts.
Dighton Rock – across from the burial grounds of Hockomock Swamp, Mysterious inscriptions of unknown origins are carved into the face of this rock.
Anawan Rock – In Hockomock Swamp, is the site where Chief Anawan surrendered and ended King Phillip’s War. Legend says that the angry spirits of Chief Anawan’s warriors continue to haunt the area, starting spectral fires and “ghost dancing.”
These are only a few of the many paranormal activities said to occur in the Bridgewater Triangle. So, if you’re looking for some Halloween frights you really don’t need to look much further than here.
Have you ever ventured to Hockomock Swamp? Every witnessed any paranormal activity?
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Disclaimer: There is no way to prove that ghosts, UFOs, or anything paranormal actually exists, and this article was purely written to liven up the Halloween season with a local legend.
As October comes to a close, I want to inform everyone that this October is the 8th annual Fair Trade Month in the United States. Even though the month is almost over, this is a great time to think about and support their initiatives.
What is Fair Trade?
It’s simple really: Fair Trade is fair. When you buy a product that is Fair Trade certified, you know that the people who created that product are getting the money they deserve for the work they put into it. Instead of taking advantage of farmers and workers in developing countries, Fair Trade helps build sustainable businesses that will have a positive impact. The Fair Trade organization also helps disadvantaged communities learn how to use the free market to their advantage and helps to contribute to the improvementof someones day-to-day life.Have a Fair Halloween Make this year a Fair Trade Halloween. You can do this by:
Wearing a Fair Trade themed costume! Some examples include a Fair Trade banana, cup of coffee, or chocolate bar (or you can make sure the elements of your costume are Fair Trade Materials)–when someone asks you about your costume you can tell them all about the cause!
Passing out Fair Trade chocolate bars with information cards attached.
Play Fair
Even if you think you’ll be too busy to support Fair Trade on Halloween, there are still some other great wa
Fair Trade at BSUys to get involved in this cause. Every purchase you make has power: you can simply make the effort to buy Fair Trade the next time you go shopping. There are a variety of products available that you can buy fairly (including Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream!). Even if you’re not in a shopping mood, you can always donate.
You’ve already taken a step in the right direction, since BSU is making preparations to become the 4th Fair Trade University in the U.S. Take that extra step by looking into the options above and by keeping an eye out for BSU’s many Fair Trade Events and Fairs. (If you need some incentive, keep in mind that they often give out delicious, FREE samples.)
What do you think about fair trade products? Do you think it’s an important aspect of the free market?
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