(Safely) Celebrating Halloween 2020
Since the pandemic began, we have seen stress and grief responses in children when they miss out on some of their life events, like birthdays, vacations, graduations, and other large group celebrations,
Children miss school; They miss their friends; They sense the stress that most adults are experiencing during these trying times. Therefore, any opportunity we can get to establish some semblance of normal should be taken advantage of.
It’s OK for kids to have fun and laugh, even during a pandemic.. And it probably wouldn’t be a bad idea for the adults to get in on the fun as well :)
It’s important that parents find a way to let their children celebrate holidays during the pandemic while maintaining health precautions.
— Up Your Halloween Decor —
Decorating the house can still be a safe way to get into the spirt of Halloween.
Since pumpkins are a key prop for the day, try carving or decorating pumpkins with your family inside your home or outside with others.
**Pumpkin carving can even be a group activity if it’s done outside on a warm fall day while maintaining distancing.
AND- If you’re looking for some fun and safe ways to make your own decor, check out our classes (both virtual and in-studio with limited seating). We have calendar filled with some spooktacular artwork that’s perfect for all ages.
Come in and paint with loved ones or paint from home with our easy-to-follow virtual classes where we’ll provide you will all of the supplies you’ll need.
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— Wear A Costume —
Halloween lovers can still show off their costumes this year!
In fact having your family try on multiple costumes and holding a photo shoot could add fun to the occasion.
If you’re looking to do more than wear your costume at home, the CDC recommends having a virtual Halloween costume contest to keep with the traditions of Halloween but stay socially distant.
Now, while a virtual costume contest is always a possibility, at this point even kids are likely tired of virtual anything. An outdoor Halloween parade is a great way for kids to interact while still maintaining distance. Just remember a costume mask is not the same as a protective cloth mask, and our new-normal rules of social distancing still hold true!
((The CDC cautions to not wear a costume mask over a protective cloth mask because it can be difficult to breathe. Sticking to just a Halloween-themed cloth mask may be safest.))
— Hold A Halloween Movie Night —
Hosting an outdoor Halloween movie night with local family and friends spaced at least 6 feet apart is a safe way to celebrate the season. You can use single-serve packaging for treats and popcorn with single-serve drinks in bottles or boxes, and have everyone pack and prepare their own child’s snacks, and set up chairs at a distance from each other.
**Finding a drive-in movie theater featuring spooky films might be a fun alternative.
— Organize A Scavenger Hunt —
Instead of going around the neighborhood house to house in a traditional scavenger hunt, hold a scavenger hunt with your household members in or around your home.
Put together a list of Halloween-themed items for kids to find from a distance while they walk around the neighborhood.
Dry suggests hiding clues around the house to lead children to a special surprise.
It’s great to take the traditions that work and build upon them to make a new tradition!
— Trick Or Treating With A Twist —
Halloween is nothing without the candy. Organizing a safe way to distribute candy may be tricky. Distribution tables with individually wrapped goodies can be an alternative to ringing doorbells. Keeping your path close to home with neighbors you know could also lower your risk.
The CDC suggests placing wrapped goody bags at the end of a driveway or yard so families can grab and go while continuing to physical distance.
If you want to skip trick-or-treating around the neighborhood, Dry suggests hiding Halloween candy around the house like you would for an Easter egg hunt.
Creating a celebration for the children that incorporates some of the old routines and helping them reframe their expectations of the holiday will be crucial in helping maintain good social-emotional health and wellness.
**Check out this popular DIY candy slide (DIY directions):
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