How to host your neighbours this October and have a Halloween to remember
Halloween isn’t just about trick-or-treating. It’s also a chance to bring your community together for a night of spooky fun and festive treats.
Turns out, we could all do with a little more neighbourly spirit. According to Mars Canada’s third annual Spooktacular Trends Report, 21 per cent of Canadians say they don’t know any of their neighbours well, while 78 per cent agree that sharing candy is a small but meaningful way to bond.
So, if you’re looking for an easy way to bring your community together this Oct. 31, here are some tips for hosting a Halloween gathering to remember.
Set the scene with spooky decorations
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No need to transform your home into an elaborate haunted house to make things feel festive. A few carved pumpkins, fake cobwebs, or skeletons can go a long way towards setting the mood.
Line your walkway with pumpkins or add a few spooky decorations to your porch to make guests feel welcome before they even reach the door.
Stock up on treats for every kind of Halloween craving
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This one is arguably the most important part of any Halloween gathering. Offering a mix of sweet and salty options means there’s something for everyone to reach for, whether they’re craving chocolate, fruit, candy, or something crunchy.
Mars Snacking has you covered for all of the above. Check out MARSĀ® Halloween Chocolate Assorted Fun Size Candies for a mix of classic chocolate favourites, or add a fruity burst of colour to the snack table with SKITTLESĀ® and STARBURSTĀ® Fruity Halloween Fun Size Candies. To satisfy savouring cravings, put out some packs of PRINGLESĀ® Halloween Original Snack Stack Chips.
And don’t forget the trick-or-treaters! These snacks are also perfect for them, since they come in individually wrapped fun-size packs.
According to Mars’ Spooktacular Trends Report, 76 per cent of Canadians see putting out a bowl of candy as a sign of welcome for guests and trick-or-treaters. So, it’s a simple way to show your neighbours some love.
Get the lighting just right
Lighting can make all the difference when it comes to creating a spooky atmosphere.
Swap bright overhead lights for warm lamps, string lights, or battery-powered candles, and use orange or purple lighting to give your space a Halloween glow.
Get your costume on
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Dressing up is a non-negotiable. Give everyone a reason to get creative by hosting a costume contest. You can keep things simple with categories like scariest costume, funniest outfit, or best DIY look, then let guests vote for their favourites.
It’s a great way to get people chatting, and you could even offer a few inexpensive gifts for winners. One idea could be to put together a party bag of assorted Mars snacks and gift them to the best dressed!
This year, let the treats do the talking a little bit, so you can focus on being a Good NeighBAR (heh, get it?), bringing people together and making your corner of the neighbourhood feel a little more connected.
Stock up on Mars this Halloween at your local grocery stores, and get ready to be the best neighbour on the block!
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