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How to Make a Day of the Dead Mask

Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday honoring lost loved ones that's celebrated around the same time as Halloween. Making a Day of the Dead mask is a great way to teach kids about the holiday while also passing a fun afternoon making crafts. The easiest solution, especially if you’re doing this with young children or as a classroom activity, is to print out skull templates and make paper masks. Just cut them out and decorate them however you’d like! If you're creating a costume, grab a plain white plastic mask from a craft store and decorate it with traditional Day of the Dead designs. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Creating a Simple Paper Mask Search for a Day of the Dead skull shape template online. You can find a lot of cool Day of the Dead mask templates online. If you have small children or are planning this as a classroom activity, this is a great option. Run a search for “Day of the Dead mask template” or “calavera template” and browse through the available options. If

How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds

Instead of throwing out the pumpkin seeds after a pumpkin carving session, try roasting them as a delicious snack instead! Rinse the seeds under cold running water before drying them and baking them in the oven until they're golden brown. You can add any sort of seasonings you desire, turning your pumpkin seeds into a spicy, sweet, or simply flavorful treat. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Removing the Seeds from the Pumpkin Remove the top of the pumpkin to access the seeds. If you haven’t already done so, use a sharp cutting knife to cut a circle around the pumpkin’s stem. Make sure the lid is wide enough for your hand to fit through comfortably. Remove the lid once you’re done cutting it. [1] Use a large spoon to scoop the seeds from the pumpkin. The bigger the spoon, the more seeds you’ll be able to remove at once. Scrape the sides of the pumpkin to loosen the seeds and pulp, taking time to scoop out as many seeds as possible. [2] You can also use your hands or an object from

How to Get Lots of Candy on Halloween

Tired of the usual measly haul of candy? If you'd like to boost your candy stash for the coming weeks, getting lots of candy at Halloween is a fun solution. It's also a cinch with these tried and true candy hogging techniques. Get started at step number one below to get lots of candy at Halloween. [ Edit ] Steps Think back to last Halloween in your neighborhood (if you still live in the same area) . Which houses had the best candy to give out, and which had the worst or "so-so" candies? The aim is to pass by houses that are only interested in giving out toothbrushes , apples, and granola bars , or houses where candy is handed out in tiny amounts. Of course you are not going to waste your time in getting the boring everyday candies. You want a lot of quality free candy from your unsuspecting neighbors. Think back and remember who gave you unique candy last year, and who gave a great amount. Plan out your route and take your time with it. A neighborhood with smal

How to Make Ghosts in a Dirt Graveyard

Once you create this dessert treat, it will look more realistic than just food. The following recipe will serve 15 to 18 hungry little "goblins". [ Edit ] Ingredients 16 ounce (450g) package of Oreo sandwich cookies 3 1/2 cups of cold milk 12 ounce tub of Cool Whip (thawed) 2 packages (4-serving size each) of Jell-O Chocolate Instant Pudding and Pie Filling Assorted cookies, candies, candy corn, candy pumpkins, etc. Decorative icing [ Edit ] Steps Use a rolling pin or food processor to crush the cookies into fine grains or simple crumbs in a plastic bag. Make the pudding by mixing the cold milk with the pudding powders. Whisk everything together for about 2 minutes. Mix about 3 cups of the Cool Whip and half of the cookie crumbs into the pudding. Stir thoroughly. Pour the cookie pudding mixture into the baking pan and spread it out evenly. Layer the top with the rest of the cookie crumbs. Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least an hour, or u

How to Celebrate Halloween

Halloween (also known as All Hallow’s Eve, All Saint’s Eve, and Samhain in some parts of the world) falls on the 31st of October every year. For many people who celebrate it, the holiday is a chance to get together with friends and family and have some spooky fun. There are all sorts of exciting ways to get in on the festivities of Halloween, from costume parties and macabre decorations to special seasonal activities like trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, and hair-raising ghost tours. [ Edit ] Steps [ Edit ] Planning a Halloween Party Ask your guests to wear costumes. No matter how old you are, dressing up is one of the funnest parts of Halloween. If you decide to host a party, encourage your invited guests to show up in costume. You might select a particular theme, such as vampires or Star Wars characters, or you could simply let everyone show off their creativity in a costume of their choosing. [1] For larger parties, you might even hold a contest and have the other partyg