The witching hour is upon us, everybody! Halloween - or All Hallows Eve - has finally arrived, bringing with it a whole host of opportunities for baking, spooking, partying and trick or treating. And, to make your lives easier, we've got everything you need to get started.
From true ghost stories to Halloween recipes, pumpkin carving guides to the best horror movies for kids, trick or treating advice to a list of THE spookiest places in the UK, we've got plenty here for you to sink your teeth (or fangs) into. Are you ready for this, Closerettes?
**Spooky Style: Our top fashion picks for Halloween **
Dressing up for Halloween no longer has to mean a frizzy wig and false fangs, so step AWAY from the dodgy costume accessories. We've picked out our fave spooky, yet stylish, fashion goodies for the creepiest night of the year; think cosy knits, oh-so-chic headwear and plenty of gorgeous jewellery pieces, all with a deliciously spooky edge.
Check out our stylish Halloween alternatives here.
Halloween pumpkin carving: A guide for parents with young children
Fancy making Halloween extra spooky this year? We've compiled a seriously easy to follow guide, which should help you (and your little ones) conquer your pumpkin fears!
Check out the 8 easy steps to pumpkin carving here.
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The ultimate Halloween recipe guide**
Whether it's savoury snacks, healthy treats, delicious cakes or cocktails you're serving at your halloween party this year, find some inspiration in our round-up of the best themed recipes. We definitely recommend this Chocolate Cockroach Cake if you're planning a party...
Check out our full range of Halloween recipes here.
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Which horror movie is right for you this Halloween?**
Fancy curling up with a horror movie this Halloween? Whether you're watching with children, with friends, with your partner or gulp completely alone, we've rounded up the best scary film for you, complete with an easy-to-follow scare level rating - there's something for every wuss and horror fanatic to fall in love with!
Check out our awesome horror movie guide here.
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Halloween makeup: How to create this year's three best looks**
Looking for some inspiration for your Halloween party? Legendary special-effects artist Rick Baker has teamed up with MAC to create three incredible makeup looks you can copy at home!
Check out our easy step-by-step guide here.
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Check out these cute pets in their Halloween costumes**
Ready to take a break from all those industrious Halloween activities? Grab yourself a cuppa (or maybe a pumpkin-flavoured latte) and settle down; we've got some seriously cute pets in Halloween costumes for you to look at!
There's more pets in Halloween costumes than you can shake a broomstick at here.
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Curl up with some real-life celebrity ghost stories...**
From Matthew McConaughey's naked confrontation with a ghost to Lady Gaga's spooky encounter with a touring spectre, these real-life celebrity ghost stories are sure to get you in the mood for a seriously terrifying Halloween...
Read up on the best celebrity ghost stories here.
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Ready to visit the most haunted spots in the UK?**
From headless horsemen to beheaded Queens , we've round up the UK's most haunted places to ensure that - whether you're there for the day or night - you're guaranteed a seriously spooky time!
Feeling brave? Check out the 13 most haunted places in the UK here.
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Need some Halloween costume inspiration? Look to the celebrities...**
Left your Halloween costume seriously late this year? Fear not! From Kim Kardashian to Gwen Stefani, get some last-minute inspiration from your favourite celebrities with our round up of the best spooky costumes in showbiz.
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Fancy pranking someone this Halloween?**
Halloween is upon us, so why not celebrate the spookiest holiday with some seriously funny prank videos? You never know, they might just inspire you to prank your nearest and dearest in serious style!
Watch the 10 most hilarious Halloween pranks here.
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Are you a Halloween grinch?**
Hey, it happens to the best of us; sometimes - or sometimes all the time - you're just not feeling the Halloween vibes. We imagine our anti-Halloween list is sure to put a smile back on your face...
Feed your inner Halloween grinch here.
Happy Halloween, Closerettes! Which of our articles did you find most useful / entertaining? Let us know via the Comments Box below - we'd seriously love to here what you think.