Help with planning a Halloween party?

[Annie Lorenzo]

I'm answering from the US, so it may be a bit different for you ... food - cake that is frosted orange with spider web drawn on it with one or two plastic spiders. Blackberry punch with soda makes an almost black drink that is pretty good. Carve pumpkins and place them around room. Have a pumpkin decorating contest with small pumpkins. Check out internet for list of Halloween type music. Monster Mash is standard. Background entry sounds on CD of screams, etc, but then turn off when you start regular music. As for costume ideas, there are tons on the internet. Or come up with a theme and have everyone dress accordingly. Western cowboy/girl, toga party, hobo, 50's/60's.