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- The official Orange and Black colors of Halloween came from orange being associated with fall harvest and black symbolizing darkness and death.
- There are no words in the dictionary that rhyme with “orange”

My main concern every Halloween, pre-darkness-falling, has always been getting real food down my kid's throats before the big sugar OD. I go out of my way to cook something for dinner that is healthy but kid-appealing (My standard Halloween menu is posted on my forum: Halloween Dinner). The rule in this house is they absolutely have to eat at least half a plate of solid food before we hit the streets. Then they're on their own!

Mi preocupación(interés) principal cada Halloween, " pre la caída de oscuridad ", siempre estaba consiguiendo el verdadero alimento abajo las gargantas de mi niño antes del azúcar grande OD. Voy de mi modo de cocinar algo para la cena que es sana, pero atractiva de niño (Mi estándar el menú de Halloween es fijado sobre mi foro: Cena de Halloween). La regla en esta casa es ellos absolutamente tienen que comer al menos medio plato(placa) de alimento sólido antes de que nosotros golpeemos las calles. ¡Entonces ellos están solos! 

I do try to stop them from consuming massive amounts of gut-rotting, tooth-gnashing, artificially colored food substances but it's just no fun if a grown-up is hampering their joy at every turn. Halloween is their turn to party down, HARD. Cut them some slack. Unless they're diabetic, let them go a little crazy. They'll be less likely to crave candy  forever after if you let them get a little sick of it once or twice a year. Weird mom here, I know! I indulge kids mercilessly. But I truly do believe if you hamper their simple pleasures, you hamper their ability to sort out life, too. Pay more attention to the speeding cars and sidewalk pot holes and let them go a little nuts. They'll be easier going individuals and they'll love you more. :-)

Realmente trato de pararlos de consumir las cantidades masivas de pudrir de tripa, rechinamiento de diente, artificialmente coloreó sustancias de alimentos pero esto no es solamente(justo) ninguna diversión si un adulto obstaculiza su alegría en todo momento. El Halloween está su vuelta al partido abajo, CON FUERZA. Córtelos unos haraganean. A no ser que ellos sean diabéticos, les dejen ir un pequeño chiflado. Ellos con menor probabilidad ansiarán el caramelo siempre después si usted les deja hacerse un poco harto de ello un par de veces un año. ¡La mamá extraña aquí, sé(conozco)! Complazco a niños despiadadamente. Pero realmente creo si usted obstaculiza sus placeres simples, usted obstaculiza su capacidad de clasificar la vida, también. Preste más atención a los coches que se apresuran y agujeros de pote de acera y déjeles ir un poco de loco. Ellos serán más fáciles yendo a individuos y ellos le amarán más.:-)
Be sure to visit the Halloween Super Store for a huge selection of Halloween accessories, Halloween party and table decorations, light up accessories, masks, Halloween party favors, custom Halloween candy bars and more. Don't miss this one for great deals and spooky ideas!

Flashing bowls and platters are a must - they're perfect for candy, too. :-)

Also fun and special for Halloween atmosphere and tradition is a smoking Cauldron to serve those wicked witch brews. ;-)

Or an inflatable skeleton cooler is a real kick and holds lots of ice and beverages for guests. I love this skeleton cooler! :-)

Create your Halloween cakes in this cute Halloween cake Pan for the perfect Halloween dessert look.

Sprinkle Halloween confetti on the tables to add to the fun.

I've dug up gruesome gobs of recipes, ideas and meal planning for Halloween this year. Let your mouse guide you through the black hole that is cyberspace. Hope you find plenty of recipes and ideas to make your Halloween a delicious one. Book mark this page before you trot off or you might never find your way back!

For  ghoulish inspiration in the home and kitchen, a must-have is the book, Halloween Pumpkins & Parties by Better Homes & Gardens. This one will become a classic that you'll refer to every year.

And always add an appropriate centerpiece of seasonal flowers or a decorated potted plant to compliment your wicked table or toss wrapped Halloween candy down the center of the table and on end tables for a fun and perfect decoration.