Fun Halloween ideas
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'Trick or Treat' Bat Mask
Whether you'll be out 'trick or treating', or doing the monster mash at the Halloween Ball, this bat mask is a quick, easy (and free!) way to enure you're the envy of all the other ghosts and ghouls this Halloween.
And if you're feeling really adventurous, why not make come cardboard bat wings to match? Black ribbon arm ties provide a great finish to this ultimate Halloween look.
Bat Pumpkin 
Do you get bored of carving the same old pumpkins year after year? Well, why not try creating your very own bat pumpkin? Have a look at some of our bat templates and get creative!
Batty Cupcakes
For a spooky treat that'll be loved by adults and children alike, cut out some bat shaped icing and place them on top of your favourite cupcakes or cookies.
Bat Hunt
Want something fun to do that does not involve dressing up or going outdoors in the dark? Why not go on a bat hunt in your own house? It does not involve crawling about in the roof space or poking about in the attic. Instead look for bat images on cushions, bowls and silks.
Many Chinese items have bat pictures on them as bats are believed to bring good luck. The Chinese word for bat sounds like "Fu" and the word for happiness sounds just the same. So bats are strongly associated with good luck and good fortune.
Bat designs usually have five bats; each one brings a special blessing. The bats represent:
- Long life
- Good health
- Prosperity
- A clear conscience
- A peaceful or natural death
Here are some bat designs to help you know what to look for.
Bat Soup
Don't forget to finish off your Halloween fun with a big warming bowl of Witches Brew, the soup of the month from the Covent Garden Soup Company who are supporting the Bat Conservation Trust. Mmmmm....