We are all familiar with Christmas in July. Now we have a midpoint Halloween Holiday called Halfway to Halloween ~ or Halfoween.
Halfoween or Halfway to Halloween Fun Facts
Halfoween is a celebration midway to All Hallow’s Eve, usually occurring on or about April 30th or May 1st. It has become a great time to enjoy some early spooky fun. Many celebrate with themed events or other activities.
This halfway Halloween holiday often finds people putting up Halloween decorations, preparing and eating Halloween-themed snacks and drinks, and having special events like watching favorite spooky movies or putting on a costume and enjoying a Halloween party or attending a festival.
*Personal Note: My daughter-in-law will be thrilled to learn of this special halfway holiday, as Halloween is her VERY favorite holiday for which she has TONS of decorations for both inside and outside the house. Now she will be able to use them twice a year! :)
This holiday hasn’t been around very long, but it is interesting to note that this date of Halfway to Halloween occurs around the date of Walpugis Night, or Walpurgisnacht (‘Night of the Witches). This is a pagan festival celebrated on April 30th each year. The tradition involves lighting bonfires and singing Celtic folk songs to mark the arrival of Spring.
The Disney Parks “Halfway to Halloween"
In recent years, the Disney Parks have adopted this Halfway to Halloween celebration as an annual event where the Disney destinations announce and preview their upcoming Halloween celebrations. They have parties like “Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party" at Walt Disney World and the 'Oogie Boogie Bash' or Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. You can check out the upcoming new offerings, plus early looks at Halloween decorations and merchandise on the Disney Parks Blog.
Summary
A really exciting way to celebrate the Halfway to Halloween Holiday is to attend one of the many festivals (or spooky film festivals) being held around the country around the end of April or the first of May. Do an online search to see if there is one happening in your area, or plan on attending one that appeals to you.
The most fascinating one I spotted for this year is the Wicked New England Festival being held on May 3rd in Salem, Massachusetts (home of the Salem Witch Trials in 1692). Quite an appropriate location for a Wicked Halfway to Halloween Holiday Festival. The event is for anyone who can't wait for Spooky season!
So, mark April 30/May 1 on your calendar to celebrate Halfway to Halloween in your favorite 'celebrate Halloween' way.
Related Post:
*Halfway to Halloween Holiday Review written by Wednesday Elf
Halfway to Halloween Stuff!
First time I have ever heard of Halfoween, but it sounds like the perfect time to start those Halloween crafts! That is how I have always viewed Christmas in July: a reminder to buy and start my Christmas crafts. I have no doubt Halloween lovers everywhere will be thrilled to hear about Halfoween!
ReplyDeleteI loved finding out about Halfoween, Mouse. Such fun for a true Halloween-lover! :)
DeleteWell now, a new day to celebrate!! I've never heard of this until now. Thanks so much for reviewing this fun day. We all love Halloween!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sam. Fun for Halloween fans to be able to celebrate 2X/year now. :)
DeleteI have never heard of Halfway to Halloween or Halfoween. How interesting that it occurs near to the date of Walpurgisnacht (‘Night of the Witches) pagan festival to mark Springs arrival. Great ideas about how to enjoy and celebrate. Thank you for your interesting and fun review!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it, Raintree Annie. I had not heard of Halfoween before either. Fun to learn about this silly, but interesting, holiday! :)
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ReplyDeleteThis is the first I’ve heard of Halfway to Halloween, Elf, but I can tell you from firsthand experience that the residents of Salem, MA take their Halloween celebrations very seriously, indeed! It’s an experience, for sure. I’m sure they also do justice to their Halfway to Halloween festivities as well!
ReplyDeleteI can definitely imagine that Salem, MA takes their Halloween (and Halfway Halloween) celebrations seriously! :) I've read more than one book that takes place in Salem and their festivities and celebrations are always mentioned. Thanks for visiting my holiday review, Margaret.
DeleteLOL what's funny about this post is I've been working on some of my Halloween stuff online yesterday and today!
ReplyDeleteThat is quite the coincidence, Barbara. :) Thanks for your visit to my Halfoween holiday post.
DeleteWho doesn't need a little more fun in their lives? I know I'd enjoy this one and a few of my friends as well! Maybe a costume themed dinner night would be a great celebration!
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