| Halloween - the favorite holiday for kids. It means | | | | would put a sprig of rosemary and a sixpence |
| dressing up, it means trick or treating, it REALLY | | | | under her pillow on Halloween night. The |
| means candy, candy and more candy! A Mom's | | | | superstition was that she would dream of her |
| nightmare! So, how can you make it healthy | | | | future husband that night!So, while your having |
| without taking the fun out of it?But before we | | | | your Halloween party, you'll undoubtedly have to |
| get into that, there's so much more to Halloween | | | | be answering the doorbell as all the little spooks |
| than the average KitKat bar! It started with a long | | | | and goblins in your neighborhood come tromping |
| tradition of superstitions, witches and goblins and | | | | up to the front door and looking for treats and |
| in our country (USA), and of course, it's become | | | | handouts. In keeping with the healthy Halloween |
| the night to parade through the neighborhoods | | | | idea, why not give out something besides sugary |
| with painted faces and outstretched arms laden | | | | candy? You can still be a "cool" house to go to |
| with bags of candy.But what if you are doing | | | | even if you don't serve candy. Try out some of |
| more than simply standing as a sentry at the | | | | the ideas listed below and have a Spooky |
| door waiting for the next black-draped kiddo or | | | | Halloween!Coupons from various establishments |
| bunny-eared baby to come knocking? What if you | | | | like a donut shop or an ice cream store where |
| are actually throwing a little Halloween party? | | | | the parents still have control over what is ordered |
| What can you serve?Actually, there are all kinds | | | | with the coupon. |
| of wonderful goodies you can serve at a | | | | Sugarless gum |
| Halloween party and keep it on the healthier | | | | Trail mix |
| side.Why not have pizza, quesadillas, mini | | | | Corn nuts |
| sandwiches and fruit kabobs? You could also have | | | | Peanuts |
| trail mixes, snack mixes and nut mixes in small | | | | Small packages of popcorn or pretzels |
| bowls around your party area instead of filling | | | | How about a packages of sugar-free cocoa? |
| them up with candy. Don't forget that you can do | | | | Small bags of roasted pumpkin seeds |
| a lot with popcorn too.As I mentioned before, | | | | Little pre-packaged cheese and crackers |
| Halloween as we know it today, originated from a | | | | |
| very specific history. Many countries celebrate | | | | Use your imagination - the above list is just a |
| some form of Halloween - it's not just a Hallmark | | | | guide.Important: Please feel free to republish this |
| holiday that the States came up with.One such | | | | article on your web site or in your ezine. |
| Halloween superstition is that in the olden days | | | | However, you are not allowed to modify any part |
| (very olden days) a woman looking for a husband | | | | of its content and all links should be kept active. |