You’ve Been BOO-ed

I love Halloween. It is absolutely my favorite holiday. Ok, I say the same thing about Christmas when I see the lights and hear the timeless carols. Oh, can’t forget the smell of pine trees.

Back to Halloween. Last year, little goblins were out in our neighborhood on a mission to spread a little Halloween spirit. When we arrived home one afternoon, to our surprise on the doorstep was a small paper bag with a card and goodies inside telling us we had been BOO-ed. We had not a clue who placed it there. But, over the next several days, little packages started appearing on the doorsteps of neighboring houses. It was a sweet gesture to bring our community together.

This year, why not stir up some excitement at work or among friends or church family. I did not keep the poem that was on our bag, but here is one I found on organizedchristmas.com. You can use this poem or make up your own. The fun is in leaving the treat for someone without them knowing who left it.

The air is cool, the season fall,
Soon Halloween will come to all.

Ghosts and goblins, spooks galore…
Tricky witches at your door.

The spooks are after things to do,
In fact a spook brought this “Boo” to you!

The excitement comes when friends like you,
Copy this note and make it two.

We’ll all have smiles upon our faces,
No one will know who “BOO”ed who’s places!

Just two short days to work your spell,
Keep it secret, hide it well.

Please join the fun, the seasons here .
Just spread these “BOO’s” and Halloween cheer.

Include a sheet of paper that says:

You have been BOOED! Please keep it going by following these directions:

Enjoy your treat
Place the BOO sign on your front door or visible in a window
Within 2 days, make 2 copies of this note, make 2 treats and 2 BOO signs to secretly deliver to 2 neighbors/friends without a BOO.