The Best Halloween Decorations For 2018

Halloween is known as a day dedicated to all things creepy and autumnal. Wearing spooky costumes, handing out candy and showing off decor are all common ways to celebrate. As children come to your front door dressed up as ghosts, their favorite characters and more, they can admire your cute and creepy decor. If you are hosting a special party or dinner, you can add atmosphere with some Halloween decorations. Whatever your plans for this night, decorations for your front porch and yard can bring




Pumpkins




This bright orange gourd is closely associated with Halloween. You don’t have to go through the messy process of hollowing out a pumpkin if you don’t want to: faux pumpkins in many colors, shapes and sizes are just as carvable as the real thing. As an added bonus, they can last for years. Velvet pumpkins, studded pumpkins and other twists on this classic decoration are available in stores. If you want to break from tradition, piles of squashes and gourds like green kabocha or acorn squash create an adorably folksy look.




Window Clings



Adding bloody handprints, skeletons or witches to the front of your window is made easy with gel window clings. These Halloween decorations are low-maintenance and easy to apply. Simply stick them to a clean window surface and they will hang there until you are ready to pull them down. Bloody handprints are especially popular because the gel material lets them catch the light and look wet long after they’ve been applied.




Bunting




The combination of black and orange brings this holiday to mind immediately for most people. Durable black and orange striped bunting can tie a yard together, especially for a vintage look. Bows are perfect for a sweet, kid-friendly display. Pleated fans come in different designs and stripe arrangements, giving you options so you can find the one that matches your decor plan. A pull down banner covers a lot of area and creates a dramatic focal point.

How Memorial Day Came To Be

Memorial Day features parades, barbecues, eloquent speeches, patriotic decorations and long lines of traffic on interstate highways. Today the holiday signals the unofficial beginning of the American summer vacation season, but the evolution of the modern Memorial Day was more than 150 years in the making.

Decoration Day

Originally known as Decoration Day, the holiday we now call Memorial Day traces its origins to the old tradition of “decorating” the graves of men who died in the Civil War with flags, wreaths and flowers. The first national celebration of Decoration Day was May 30, 1868 following a proclamation from General John A. Logan, the commander-in-chief of an organization of Civil War Union veterans. At least initially, the holiday was primarily celebrated in the northern states.

Following World War I, the holiday honored all war dead, not just those from the Civil War. More and more southern states began to observe the holiday on May 30. Gradually, Decoration Day gave way to the moniker of Memorial Day, and in 1967 the federal government adopted it as the official name.

Fourth Monday of May

General Logan’s proclamation set the holiday as May 30, but the reasoning behind that specific date remains murky. Some historians report that May 30 was picked because there was no major battle fought that day. Others believe it was chosen because the late spring date guaranteed an abundance of flowers in northern states.

In 1968, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act moved the celebration of Memorial Day from May 30 to the fourth Monday in May. In 1971, the new holiday schedule became federal law.

Traditions—New and Old

Now more than 150 years in the making, Memorial Day continues to evolve as a patriotic holiday. In 2000, President Bill Clinton signed a bill that requires citizens to pause at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day to honor the lives of the men and women who died fighting for their country.

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Patriotic Bunting Bedecks Wales Street

World Cup fever stokes national pride and brings people together in pubs, neighborhoods and homes across the UK. This year, Wales Street in Oldham, England was decked out with more than a kilometer of patriotic bunting while Vindaloo blared. From the red and white St. George’s flags to the traditional Union Jack, it crisscrossed the street and was hung along shops and homes.

Celebrations Abound

Oldham is known for its festivities and from England’s six World Cup goals to the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations, and patriotic bunting adds to the festive atmosphere. All residents participated in the event, including pets, many of whom wore England shirts. The street parties and pub got a pop of color and the children, who raced and jumped around, had their horns.

Community Event

Television networks broadcast from the amid the excitement, squeezing down the street that’s only wide enough for one car. Streamers, banners, and teardrop flags in the same color scheme as the patriotic bunting brought the event together in gala style. Even though Wales didn’t qualify for the event, fans of the game flew flags and hung banners. Neighbors take the time to share in the excitement and the celebrations bring the community together. Independence Bunting offers a range of color palettes for any occasion, from traditional red, white and blue to seasonal options