Modern Halloween

Present day Halloween differs greatly from the way Halloween use to be celebrated. Two thousand years ago, on October 31, the Celts celebrated Samhain, when it was believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. During this time, the Celts would cause trouble and damage crops, but they also believed that with the spirits walking the earth, that the priests would have an easier time predicting the future. Costumes are from both European and Celtic cultures. People would be afraid to leave their houses on October 31 because of the belief of ghosts. They would wear masks so that the ghosts wouldnʼt recognize them.

Nowadays, we celebrate Halloween a little differently, but still with the traditions passed down through the centuries. Modern Halloween focuses mainly on the children dressing up and going trick-or-treating. But there are so many fun and interesting things to do on Halloween. You have pumpkin carving, ghost tours, costume parties, bonfires, telling scary stories, and watching horror movies. If you are in the habit of camping out in front of the television watching horror movies with some friends, or your child is having a sleep over on Halloween, then you must check out the Haunting Halloween Basket. This basket is chock full of yummy treats to eat throughout the night. From the Crunchie Munchies, to the full size candy bars, and Jack Blackʼs Dead Red Root Beer, this gift is stupendous for late night movie watching.

Which Witch?

Witches have always been associated with Halloween. Legends about witches say that they get together twice a year, on April 30 and October 31, and cast spells on innocent people and cause other magical mischief. Halloween is believed to be an opening to the spirit world, when people could communicate with the dead. Spooky!


Nowadays, the only witches that we really see are the ones going door to door to get candy from the neighbors. There is one witch that is really nice and has fresh baked cookies for you or a friend, the Mrs. Fields® Witch Cookie Jar. A very delightfully spooky gal with her ghost friends hanging around, just waiting for you to take her fresh baked mini cookies, brownies and frosted sugar cookies. Yummy, this is one delicious way to celebrate on Halloween.

Superstitious

Halloween is full of mystery and superstitions. Many people feel that on this day bad luck would befall those who test the spirits. Walking under a ladder, breaking a mirror, a black cat crossing your path, these are just a few that people take seriously on Halloween. Sometimes they do come true.

If you know someone who takes great joy in the superstitions of Halloween, send them something that they can remember year after year. The Halloween Cat Gift Box is sure to send shivers of delight down anyone's spine. From the adorable plush cat in a pumpkin costume to the Reese's Peanut Butter Filled Pumpkins this gift is sure to be a very hot item for Halloween.

Boo to You

How do you normally celebrate Halloween? Many people go and get decorations to adorn their house in a scary and frightening fashion, others dress up the kids and go around their neighborhood looking for free candy. Some people even throw Halloween parties, just for kids, just for adults, or something for the parents to take their children to. However you celebrate, just dress up as scary or as cute as you want to be.

This next gift is one for adults only, the All Hallows Eve Wine Basket. Now you are ready for some real celebrating. In this adult oriented basket you have Havarti Cheese, Halloween Themed Cookies, and the coveted Covey Run Wine. Here is to the spirits folks!

Celebrating Halloween the Fright Way

Well many people know that children anticipate Halloween more that adults do, but there are some men and women of the night that love to get their groove on. If you happen to know any of these night owls, maybe they work with you or they are the ones who live next door who throw the fantastic Halloween parties that the neighbors talk about for weeks. Then show your gratitude for all of the fun times they have blessed you with.



The Ghost & Goblins Halloween Wine Gift is perfect for giving adults for Halloween. Go to their next party with a little something really worth talking about. This gift has all the essentials for Halloween from the Halloween Character Goblet, Night Owl Shiraz Red Wine, and Coffin Filled w/ Edible Bones. This gift will really kick start the Halloween night.

Something to Nibble On

With Halloween coming up, the offices are going to be throwing some fantastic parties. You get to dress up, hang out with your co-workers, and dance the night away. Typically some offices ask you to bring a little something to the get together, why not make it easier on yourself and get something that has a little bit of everything everyone likes.

The Office Halloween Gift Basket is perfect for situations like this, it is packaged for the Halloween festivities. From the orange plastic pumpkin filled with chocolates, to the peanut butter cookies, this gift has an assortment of goodies for all of the vampires and witches that arrive.

Double, Double Toil and Trouble

Fire burn, and cauldron bubble. With Halloween coming up just around the corner it is time to start looking for those extra spooky costumes and decorations. What better way to spend All Hallows Eve going around and getting free candy from the neighbors and showing off your scary costume. The kids and adults alike, all enjoy the fright and suspense of this fun night.



If you have something special planned for this frightful night, like a spooky Halloween party, bring something that will fit the occasion. The Spooky Halloween Cauldron will set the right mood of scariness to all of those who come in contact with it. Also it holds a lot of goodies to munch on through out the night. From the edible bones to the kreepy candy dispenser, this gift is sure to bring the dead alive.