Halloween originated as a pagan festival marking the end of summer. It was believed that evil spirits, witches and other dark forces roamed the earth for a night. Today, it is a time for all the family to celebrate and for children to dress up in hideous masks and costumes, to venture forth in search of candy and excitement in a riotous medley of pumpkins, trick-or-treating and other mischief. This volume provides a wealth of seasonal delights for making the most of this celebratory time of year. Ideas range from scary party games to a delicious selection of warming recipes with pumpkins and bewitching sweets with ghosts and witches. Tempt your Halloween guests with delicious festive fare from a piece of Pumpkin Pie and Pumpkin Muffins to a piece of Spellbound Tart to add a touch of chocolate magic to the evening. A selection of creepy disguises from vampires to skeletons and black cats will entertain the children and festive displays such as the Jack-O'- Lantern carved pumpkin and the Autumn Apple display will further set the mood.