When I think of Halloween, I tend to think of lit pumpkins sitting on neighbors front porches beckoning young trick-or-treaters to “Enter If You Dare.” But, over the years the glow of Halloween has come to mean something different. Small strings of lights have become more and more popular, lighting haunted homes up like Christmas trees. LED candles have replaced traditional tea lights and almost every child in a superman costume now carries a glow stick.
With the change in the quality of light, decorations have become more elaborate and less likely to set your house on fire. I used to think glow sticks should only be used to identify your children on a dark Halloween night, but now I use them all over my yard to decorate, only I don’t leave them in their raw stick form.
What do I do with them? Well, I buy a large box online of 100 glow sticks. When they arrive I cut them open and pour the liquid into small jars and then seal the lids on tight. It creates an eerie green and purple lantern effect that you can use to lead strangers to your front door. As long as you don’t inhale the fumes or unscrew the tops it’s completely safe. Of course, wear rubber gloves when handling any unknown chemicals and work outdoors or in a well ventilated room if possible.
Emma Rae Curtis is a costume/dressing up/makeup & accessories expert. She mainly writes about Halloween but also about all things costume and dress-up related.
