Halloween

Ghouls, Gourd Decor, and Gastro Delights: Your Ultimate Halloween Guide!

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween with Dublin’s family-friendly events and chic table settings that would impress even the goblins!

As Halloween 2024 creeps closer, Dublin City Council is rolling out a spine-tingling Spooktacular Programme aimed at delighting families and frightened villagers alike. With a variety of events lined up, kids and parents can enjoy a hauntingly good time from trick-or-treating to spooky storytelling sessions. Fun parades will transform the streets into a canvas of creativity, where ghouls and ghosts of all ages can showcase their costumes while enjoying an unforgettable night under the dancing autumn leaves.

To spice things up at home, why not consider hosting your very own Halloween soirée? The Gloss has put together some fabulous tips on how to set a chic Halloween table that would leave any vampire green with envy! Imagine velvety faux pumpkin centerpieces, ominous black candles dripping wax all over the place, paired with smart linen tablemats in rich autumnal colors. With touches like these, your dining table will not just be a place for treats but an immersive experience that enchants guests – guaranteed to have them howling with delight.

No scary gathering is complete without delightful eats! As adornments and decorations take center stage, remember to complement your decor with spine-chilling recipes – think pumpkin soup served in cute mini pumpkins and creepy-themed cocktails that would be a hit among the adults! Whether it's a mix of spooky and chic or a delightful horror fest, remember that food can be as much of an attraction as the centerpiece on the table.

However, Halloween décor doesn't have to be DIY fussy. Embrace simplicity; a few well-placed spooky decorations can make your home feel eerily inviting. Invite over friends for a movie marathon, flaunt your culinary prowess with themed snacks, and let your Halloween spirit shine in the form of laughter and fun. With a dash of imagination, your gatherings can be the talk of the town!

Did you know that Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a time when people believed the boundary between the living and the dead was blurred? Ireland has been home to Halloween celebrations for centuries! Additionally, the tradition of trick-or-treating is believed to have originated in Europe, where children would go door-to-door asking for treats during the festival. So this Halloween, whether you’re enjoying the events laid out by Dublin City Council or hosting your chic gathering at home, you're partaking in a long-standing tradition steeped in history!