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!

[CorgiMommy]

@Samtian I didn't know there are that many  wirches

[Samtian]

@CorgiMommy i didn't either.

[lmaster]

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

think hocus pocus Winifred Sanderson.        (That's my costume this year) 

[caitbird]

@lmaster  I love that costume idea, I love Hocus Pocus!

[lmaster]

Thank you! @caitbird it has been my favorite for so long and I love that it is kid friendly

[caitbird]

@lmaster  I watched it for the first time a couple of years ago, I was working at a doggie daycare at the time and the owner liked to play movies for the dogs 😂 when I got home I went and checked it out from the library so I could watch it properly without all the barking! It's a fun one for sure, I definitely plan to watch it again this year!

[lmaster]

@caitbird I first read it when my daughter was 1.5 years old and now she's 17 🤦 I'm getting old

[owala]

slay

[lmaster]

@owala 🙌

[bakeamuffin]

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

monster : Dracula 🧛🏻‍♂️

ghost : Casper was the first to come to mind, love him! 
Ghoul : Tales from the Crypt - “Ghouls gone wild” 

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

probably Hereditary Witches, thank Aggie Cromwell from Halloweentown 

[owala]

good ones

[CynthieLu]

That's fun! And going to be a killer costume! @lmaster 🧹🕸️

[lmaster]

Thank you!! I wanted to dress up for once with the kids 🤪 @CynthieLu 

[CynthieLu]

I love that idea! You'll have so much fun @lmaster 😀

[CorgiMommy]

@lmaster now that is a fun costume 

[lmaster]

Thanks! @CorgiMommy 

[CorgiMommy]

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

I love the outdoors so nature witches and earth witches would interest me.  I also love Circe from mythology.   She can turn humans into animals with her potions 

[caitbird]

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

Favorite monster: there are so many cool ones to choose from, but I'm going to go with the kelpie, a shape-shifting horse-like water spirit that lives in lochs in Scottish and Irish folklore. It is said to lure in unsuspecting travelers to ride on its back, and then drowns them.

An artist's depiction of a kelpie:

(picture via Google image search)

Favorite ghost: the Headless Horseman

Favorite ghoul: the only ghoul I can think of is the annoying yet harmless one that lives in the Weasleys' attic in the Harry Potter books 😂

[owala]

for real

[Samtian]

@caitbird That picture is pretty! I also forgot about that ghoul lol. 

[owala]

fr (for real)