While costume parties, horror movie nights and playful bantering between couples makes for the stuff adults revel in during the Halloween season, from dusk to about 9 p.m. on "the night" belongs to the little ones. Don't despair though. This provides the perfect opportunity for a sweet, romantic night among couples.
The first priority on this night of ghosts, goblins and little witches must be the kids. It's their night. Whether you have some of your own, she does, or you just want to be good neighbors taking part in the festivities, view the traditional hours of trick-or-treating as sacred and she's going to see your sensitive side. (Trust me guys, it is manly to show this side off once in a while!)
Turning the door answering and candy handing out duties into a perfect date doesn't even take that much effort. Just a little advanced planning and you and your sweetie should have a wonderful time with the kids providing more entertainment than a typical movie could ever hope to!
To get ready:
- Pick the place. If you're just dating, decide whose house or apartment gets manned during the big night. Make sure the entrance is decked out in true Halloween style and don't forget to turn the lights on. Don't skimp on the treats either or you might find the tricks coming fast and furious!
- Pick up dinner. Halloween is not the night for cooking. Between the doorbell ringing and all the scary visitors at hand, a meal can burn in nothing flat. Offer to pick up dinner for her instead.
- Set out front-row seats. My favorite way to enjoy the season is to put out two lawn chairs in the front, light up the jack-o-lanterns and just hold hands while taking in the show the kids are sure to provide.
- Make it a little scary. One year, my girlfriend and I dressed up in Dracula and Mrs. Drac and did our part to scare the big kids. We toned it down a lot when the smaller children came knocking. We had a blast and the costumes turned out to be a whole lot of fun a few hours later. (Wink!)
Halloween isn't just about wine, spirits and parties for the adults. Sometimes the most romantic and fun evening can come out of simply taking in the sights the real stars of the holiday provide!
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