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Safe Halloween Activities Ways to celebrate Halloween without having to go to a big party
W
hile it may be disappointing to not be able to celebrate Halloween in large gatherings this year, there are several alternative activities that can be just as festive.
Stage a Haunted Photoshoot This Halloween is the perfect excuse to stage an elaborate photoshoot with the people in your small social bubble. Find an area in or around where you live and decorate it like a photobooth. The discount section of Target has really cheap Halloween decorations that you can utilize for your booth. For the sake of this article, my roommate, Chelle Leary, and I used three thumb tacks to secure a light blanket to the wall with some orange and purple lights. Utilize 6 | The Saber | FALL 2020
lamps or other lighting sources to create the mood of your shoot. Dimmer light such as a candle can give your photos a mystical feel. Also make sure to dress up in whatever way makes you feel good. You can put on anything from a costume to your favorite outfit. The most important factor is to have fun while taking photos. Traditional poses are great, but if you challenge yourself to experiment with your environment, you may just find something you love.
Take Some Time to Learn about Samhain Perhaps you have heard the word “Samhain” in popular shows like Outlander or Chilling Adventures of Sabrina; however, it is a real holiday still observed today. Halloween traces its roots to the Celtic celebration of Samhain, pronounced “sah-win”. Oct. 31 is the midpoint between the fall equinox and the winter solstice. This is believed to be the time during which the veil between the living and the dead is thinnest; ancestors can commune with the living, but the living must also be wary of dark spirits. This Halloween happens to fall on a full moon, so in keeping with the spirit of Samhain, be sure to wear a black crystal for protection. This little blurb hardly does Samhain the justice it deserves, so if you’re interested in learning more, find a documentary to watch with your small social bubble on Samhain this year.
full moon picnic A full moon on Halloween only occurs about once every 19 years, so take advantage of that! Treat yourself to some of your favorite food and bring it with you to a park. Spread out a blanket and hangout under the full moon. Make a playlist for yourself to listen to while you stargaze. Wherever you go, be sure to stay safe and aware of your surroundings, or bring a friend! MACY FRAZIER
