Upon the asking of my friends, I hosted a Halloween party. I was anxious about not living up to their expectations as I usually worked every holiday and didn't really celebrate. For the most part; they put more time and effort into their costumes than I have in the last....10? years.
The following pictures show that they brought their A game.
The food and decorations aren't too shabby either.
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| The one flavor reads "Mini Americans" |
1. Decorations and everything Pumpkin
This is the creation of the beloved Jack-o-latern, Hans Peter Kalle.
He still adorns my balcony and is lit almost every night.
His insides became soup and cake.
These were wise decisions.
The above photo brought to you by awkward moments. Such as; that awkward moment when your friends' roommate walks into the kitchen to find you elbow deep in a pumpkin, stares and says "boo" before leaving the kitchen.
(I'm also fairly certain most exposed skin was pumpkin covered by that point)
Who knew med students could be so crafty? I'm quite pleased that I did not have to supply all of the Halloween-ness myself but was aided by my neighbors and roommates.
Introducing Herr and Frau Geist: the inspiration behind dozens of baby ghosts hanging around the hallway.
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| left: Frau Geist right: Herr Geist |
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| Baby ghost |
2. All the sugar. All the carbs.
Halloween is the perfect time to mix beverages together in a pot on the stove and pretend it's a witches brew.
All received positive reviews as none lasted until the next morning.
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| "Grandma's Apple Pie" |
I finally find the example to help explain the difference between "cider" and "cidre". It's called "Winter Zauber" .
It tasted more like fall and I did not notice any magical effects.
Pirogues, Pigs in a Blanket, and Halloween torte. Gotta have all of your bases covered. And cultures.
Not pictured: Breaks between food and trick or treating filled with card games. Nothing like bonding over discovered similarities and the ability (or inability) to bluff your way to the win.
3.1 Trick or Treating and costumes
Trick or treating was requested.
I'm pretty sure there was enough sugar to incapacitate small animals and children.
Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and the costumes were really quite creative. I believe it was a successful "American" Halloween, aside from not being able to watch "Hocus Pocus" or various Halloween Scooby-doo movies.
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| the candy stash |
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| Ghost, Hulk, Dr. Dalmatina |
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| Poison Ivy |
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| Mr. Freeze & Hulk |
3.2
Halloween party 2.0. Because who doesn't like to dress up two days in a row? And I just happened to have brought 2 costumes options with me. Had to make it worth my while for bringing both along. Now I'll just have to get legitimately creative for Fasching (or Karneval, Mardi Gras, whatever you want to call it).
