What makes a basket a Halloween basket? Is it the inclusion of candy corn & other miniature candy that have become the backbone of the holiday? Is it the colors orange & black? Perhaps the smell of the caramel apple is what gives you that mindset. Maybe the sounds of a witch or goblin that brings out your anticipation for the holiday.
Halloween is about getting in the mood - the mood of sugar, sugar and more sugar. It's about sharing treats with friends & family and snacking on our favorite Halloween baskets that might include bat bites (hard candy), trickster treats (a candy and gum mix), spooky sweets and Midnight Munchies (snack mix).
Halloween might be a time for spooks and witches, but it also sets the stage for a holiday season that is not comparable to any before it. Some of our favorite sweets and treats that we always look for in our baskets are:
o Candy corn. The newest member of the orange food group. Yes, corn tastes good, but candy corn tastes better!
o Caramel apples (also known as candied apples). Any variety of apples is always a healthy addition to our diets but these especially make a great treat to have during the Halloween season.
o Pumpkin seeds. A close associate in the grain family these can be baked into a delicious Halloween treat.
o Miniature sized candy. These little candy bites are the standard Halloween treat. Many of these miniature candies now include healthy ingredients such as various nuts and granola.
o Caramel popcorn. One of the most popular variations of the popcorn choices.
For some children Halloween is actually a cautionary holiday. Children with Diabetes, or some other reason that precludes them from eating too much sugar, need to be given an opportunity to share in the excess of the holiday. Such children might be given a basket containing sugar-free sweets. There are some great alternatives to the standard list of candy and treats that can also be given as gifts for family and friends during Halloween. Costumes for children and young adults are always a thoughtful gift. It is of great importance that everyone gets to celebrate this holiday together. That includes adults as well since there is no age limit for people to enjoy dressing up.
A great idea for the overworked and over programmed generation is a Halloween gift basket of sweets or a gift basket designed to liven up the occasion or decorate a desk for the adults who love to enjoy Halloween. Why scurry around and collect all kinds of candy when you can just open a made basket? The Halloween gift baskets available on the market today are for everyone - bosses, coworkers, friends, family members or anyone else in your life. There are so many choices if you look for your Halloween gift baskets online. Possible choices include baskets of cakes, cookies, wines and cheeses that would be great to bring to a Halloween office party for individuals and everyone to share.
Remember, Halloween is not just a holiday for kids-it truly a holiday for everyone.
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