Halloween Parties are a Waste of Money in Times of Recession

Layoffs and cut downs are the most common terms we come across in our daily lives these days. The fear and repercussion is constantly everyone in the working and serving class segment. In such times, spending a bomb on celebrating Halloween is nothing but a waste of money.
Halloween Parties are a Waste of Money in Times of Recession
Halloween party with grand themes and finery seems to be the trend that is taking over the Gen Y. Halloween is definitely a waste of money for the reasons mentioned below.

Lavish Theme Parties

Wild and grand theme parties in the Halloween are an expensive affair. Be it the grand Gothic theme or the flamboyant pirate theme, the budget shoots up. For a single night, people are willing to spend a huge amount to have a kick out of it.

Celebrating unscientific occasions with such grandeur is very much a foolish act. To top it all, the costumes and set décor requires professional help and therefore, the overall expenses often go beyond the planned budget.

Feast Over Ghosts

Most people who organize Halloween parties seek professional help in the culinary section too. Often people end up spending a large amount on preparing the food according to the theme. Usually, the knack is towards the cakes as Halloween theme cakes are usually a rage. As compared to other occasions, Halloween cakes are pretty expensive as well. So for a spooky looking cake, the rates are usually higher, resulting yet again in wasteful expenditure .

Exorbitant Costumes

For dressing like a gothic soldier or a witch, people spend a big amount on hiring a dress on rental. The rentals are usually very high in the case of Gothic and other historical characters. Even in case of the Victorian themes the jackets and gowns are rich in embellishments and therefore, people have to pay a big amount too.

New Trends

Usually, the old school always pestered on ghost storytelling sessions throughout the night. The idea was to keep ills and supernatural wards at bay. Now, the trend has become more of flaunting of wealth on Halloween.

People spend heaps of money on sending Halloween return gifts. Earlier, it used to be either loafs baked at home or some fruits grown in the farm. Money seems to be the driving force of Halloween parties in the present scenario.

Think again before you decide to spend a bomb for renting the grand dresses for the Halloween party.

The way out? Celebrate Halloween with a difference this year by opting for soft gifts like fresh bouquets of flowers online. Spread the message of love and happiness this Halloween without spending garishly.
Spread the feeling of love this Halloween
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By Navneet Nagpal
Published: 10/21/2009
 
Saving tips for Halloween party
Pool in party
keep the theme simple
no celebrations at all
family get together
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