BIC's 2024 Countdown to Halloween Thread!!!

[greeneyedgirl107]

Halloween!  It seems like every year it becomes more and more popular.  The candy.  The decorating.  The costumes.  It's so much fun for us to share in the celebration of the season.  Post in as much or as little detail as you'd like.  

And since this is being posted a little early, there are some bonus questions at the end for you to post on now, or once you're suffering from Halloween withdrawal come November 1st!

10/1: Favorite monster?  Favorite ghost?  Favorite ghoul?

10/2: What type of witch are you drawn to?

10/3: Most memorable or creepiest book, short story, fable or poem?

10/4: What Halloween-type movie needs a prequel or sequel?  And which franchise needs to be buried?

10/5: Most wanted king size bar of candy?  Which candy is better in fun size?

10/6: If you could go trick-or-treating for something other than candy, what would it be?

10/7: What costumes do you enjoy seeing when other people wear them?  Which ones make you cringe?

10/8: Have you ever had an otherworldly or supernatural experience?

10/9: Best and worst Halloween textures?  

10/10: Favorite size/shape/color of pumpkins?

10/11: What Halloween party game sounds like fun?  And which would you never play?

10/12: Apothecary, tarot cards, crystals - they're so "in" right now.  What ethereal things do you enjoy?  

10/13: What creeps you out?

10/14: Black cats crossing your path - good luck or bad luck?  Do you have any superstitions?

10/15: Post a Halloween-inspired meme.

10/16: What villains do you secretly root for?

10/17: What Halloween scent would you love to be turned into a spray-able fragrance?

10/18: Post your own prompt.

10/19: Sound off on Halloween kitsch!

10/20: What Halloween nail art would you love to wear?

10/21: Gothic style: yay or nay?

10/22: What do you think Halloween will look like in the future?  

10/23: Most unique use for candy corn?

10/24: Share creative ideas for leftover candy.

10/25: Best animal to chill with on Halloween night?

10/26: Orange: is it an under-rated color?  What's your favorite shade?  How best to use it for decorating, fashion, beauty?

10/27: If you were to cast a spell, what would it be?  What would you stir in your cauldron?  What would your magic wand be like?

10/28: Best Halloween sayings?  

10/29: If you could go to a themed costume party, what would you like to see everyone wear?

10/30: Best mischievous thing to do for Halloween.

10/31: Finish this sentence: It isn't Halloween without ______.

Bonus points:

Did anyone ever play a Halloween trick on you?

Craziest thing you ever received trick or treating?

If you could trunk or treat with any car, what would it be?

Milk chocolate or dark chocolate?

Red or green apples?

Pull over sweaters or cardigans?

Best part of a witch's wardrobe?

Skull decor - sound off!

[Titian06]

That's so cool, @CorgiMommy ! 🧡🧡🧡

[CorgiMommy]

@Titian06 thanks it is fun to watch them grow

[CynthieLu]

Yes! @CorgiMommy pumpkins with character are sooooo festive and they do look more look interesting. 

Wow really? You have your own little pumpkin patch? 

[CorgiMommy]

Yes it is very small but very productive. @CynthieLu 

[CynthieLu]

That's fun! It'll be bigger every year you keep it @CorgiMommy 🧡 

[PrettyPaint]

10/10: Favorite size/shape/color of pumpkins?

I usually go for orange, round ones. However, this year I happened to grab a white one from the grocery store and it's really cute.

[CynthieLu]

Oooh cool! A ghost pumpkin @PrettyPaint 👻 

[alexasteph]

Oct. 10: I like a white pumpkin shaped like a coffee cup, Grande please. Or shaped like a martini glass… with espresso. 

[CorgiMommy]

@alexasteph that is a good one

[CynthieLu]

Lol 😆 @alexasteph 

[lmaster]

10/9: Best and worst Halloween textures?  the plastic costumes we had in the 8Os, the best yeah definitely fleece

10/10: Favorite size/shape/color of pumpkins? I love ones that are big but not too big where I can't carry it. White ones are so cool

[CorgiMommy]

The white ones are pretty cool @lmaster 

[lmaster]

They are! @CorgiMommy 

[CorgiMommy]

10/9:  what are the best/worst Halloween textures?

Worst are scratchy, hot, smelly textures. 

The best are cozy fleece.

[caitbird]

@CorgiMommy  I love that everyone is mentioning fleece as their favorite texture - great minds think alike, it seems!

[CorgiMommy]

@caitbird it is such a cozy fabric 

[Titian06]

10/9: Best and worst Halloween textures?  

Worst:  The scratchy, suffocating polyester costumes of my childhood.

Best:  Cozy, fluffy fleece.

[caitbird]

@Titian06  euh, scratchy polyester is no fun. I love cozy, fluffy fleece too! Blankets, socks, robes...give me all the soft, cuddly, cozy things!

[alexasteph]

Oct. 9: Best texture, fleece and fuzzy fall blankets. Worst, that weird thin foam costume material. 

[caitbird]

@alexasteph  yesss, fleece & fluffy blankets! I can never have enough blankets 😂 I love them, especially in cold weather!

[alexasteph]

@caitbird I keep my fall themed ones on my couch year round 😂😂