🎃 A must-read for parents! A complete guide to Halloween 2025: origin, date, differences in Halloween nights, picture book recommendations and parent-child DIY costumes all at once!
👻 What is Halloween? When is Halloween?
Halloween is a holiday celebrated on October 31st every year. The date of Halloween in 2025 is October 31st (Friday). The origin of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which is a festival marking the end of summer and the beginning of winter. The Celts believed that on this day, the souls of the dead would return to the human world, so people would light bonfires and wear strange costumes to drive away evil spirits.
🎃 What is the difference between Halloween and All Saints' Day?
All Saints' Day is a Christian festival held on November 1st to commemorate all saints. Halloween is the eve of Halloween, which is October 31st, and is derived from the abbreviation of "Hallows' Eve". Halloween gradually evolved into a secular festival that includes many elements related to ghosts and magic, and has become the Halloween we know today.
1. 📚 Halloween picture book recommendation: read with your children and learn more about the origin of Halloween
Through picture books, parents can explore the stories and traditions of Halloween with their children. Here are some Halloween-themed picture books suitable for parents and children to read together:
- "Happy Halloween, Mr. Pumpkin!" 》：Tell the story of Mr. Pumpkin’s adventures on Halloween and let children understand the customs of Halloween.
- "Trick or Treat!" 》：Introduce traditional Halloween activities and let children learn how to participate in them.
- "Little Witch's Halloween": Through the perspective of a little witch, lead children to understand the magical world of Halloween.
2. 🧛 Halloween story sharing: from Jack-O-Lantern to vampire legends
The origin of Jack-O'-Lantern: According to Irish legend, the stingy Jack deceived the devil and could not enter heaven or hell after his death. He could only wander the world with a lantern. This story evolved into the symbol of Halloween - Jack-O'-Lantern.
The origin of trick or treat: It originated in medieval England, where the poor would ask the rich for food during Halloween and pray for their dead souls. This custom gradually evolved into an activity where children would dress up in costumes on Halloween and go door to door asking for candy.
Black cats and Halloween: In Western culture, black cats are often seen as the incarnation of witches, which fits in with the mysterious atmosphere of Halloween.
The legend of vampires: The story of vampires has been circulating in Europe for a long time and has become one of the common costumed characters during Halloween.
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🎨 Parent-child DIY: 13 Halloween costume ideas to make with your kids
- Ghost costume: Use white fabric to cut out a ghost shape and let your child wear it. It is simple and fun.
- Skeleton Costume: Add white bone patterns to black clothing to create a classic skull look.
- Bat costume: Black clothes with homemade bat wings can turn your child into a little bat.
- Witch costume: Wear black clothes with a pointed hat and hold a broom to become a cute little witch.
- Elsa costume: Blue dress and cape, let your child become Elsa from Frozen.
- Spider-Man Costume: This red and blue costume lets your child become the heroic Spider-Man.
- Pumpkin Costume: Orange clothes with a green hat to transform into a cute little pumpkin.
- Vampire costume: black cloak and white shirt to create a mysterious vampire image.
- Mummy costume: Wrap the whole body with white bandages to imitate the ancient Egyptian mummy.
- Little Red Riding Hood Costume: Red cape and basket, recreating the Little Red Riding Hood in the fairy tale.
- Clown costumes: Colorful costumes and funny makeup bring a joyful atmosphere.
- Little Dinosaur Costume: Green costume and tail, let your child become a cute little dinosaur.
- Little Angel Costume: White clothing with wings and halo, showing the image of a pure angel.
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3. 📅 Halloween activity suggestions for 2025: Spend unforgettable time with your children
Attend your community’s Halloween parade: Let your children show off their costumes and interact with other families.
Host a Family Halloween Party: Invite friends and family to enjoy Halloween together.
Make Halloween-themed treats: Make pumpkin cookies, ghost face cupcakes, etc. with your children.
Read Halloween picture books: Let children understand the origin and meaning of Halloween through stories.
This Halloween, let us explore the history and culture of the holiday with our children, and create unforgettable parent-child time through reading, crafts and activities. Whether it's learning about the origin of Halloween or making costumes, it's a good opportunity to build deep emotions with your children. Let us work together to create a holiday full of joy and learning on Halloween 2025!
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4. Popular cartoon character costumes DIY
Halloween Costumes for Kids: Elsa
Frozen is one of the favorite Disney animations among children, and Elsa is a super popular character loved by children. It is actually very simple to DIY Elsa's costume. You only need to use mesh to make the long skirt and cape, and then match them with white long sleeves to complete Elsa's costume. Parents who want to make it more exquisite can use 3D printing, purchase, or hand-make snowflake fragments and stick them on the long skirt!
Materials Needed:
- White, blue mesh
- Elastic band
- White long sleeves
- Blue Spaghetti Strap Tank Top
DIY steps:
- Sew the elastic band according to the child's waist circumference to make a waistband
- Cut the white and blue mesh into appropriate lengths and tie them to the belt in an interlaced manner to complete the tutu.
- Sew white mesh onto a blue vest as a cape
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