6 Spooktacular Halloween gifts to fill their Boo Basket
Boo! The spookiest time of year is almost upon us.
Gather your candies, dust off your costumes, and prepare to be tricked or treated because Halloween is just around the corner.
While October 31 is still a way off, the spooky season celebrations often begin early, with gifts given in the lead up to the day. So, whilst you’re preparing this year’s costume and planning out where to trick or treat, some gifting planning can also be a fun way to ring in the spooky season.
Are gifts given during Halloween?
While spoiling loved ones who favor spooky season over other holidays with gifts may be a tradition for some, Halloween gifts given to both young and old has recently become a popular trend. Here in the US especially, Halloween gift baskets known as ‘Boo Baskets’ have become a fun gifting trend to help you spread spooky cheer during the month of October.
These Halloween gift baskets aren’t just filled with candy however, Boo Baskets vary, depending on the gift recipient and their personal tastes.
What is a Boo Basket?
A ‘Boo Basket’ also known as a ‘Halloween gift basket’ is a hamper filled with Halloween and fall-themed snacks and presents. Popularized on TikTok in the last couple of years, Boo Baskets serve as a seasonal self-care hamper, where someone’s favorite Halloween candies and fall past-times are captured in the form of a gift basket. The ‘boo’ in Boo Basket refers to both the popular Halloween phrase ‘boo!’ as well as the term of endearment between couples or friends (similar to ‘beau’).
What goes in a Boo Basket?
Because Boo Baskets are typically put together in a DIY manner (rather than bought online), almost anything can work in a Halloween gift Boo Basket. What’s important is knowing what your recipient likes, for example, if they prefer sweets over self-care, then filling the Boo Basket with candies rather than candles is a good option.
Popular Boo Basket gift fillings include:
- Halloween or fall-related candies – candy corns, pumpkin spice flavored candy, ghost or other horror themed candies, etc.
- Horror movies or books – DVDs or books of their favorite horror titles
- Seasonal candles – pumpkin spice flavored candles or incense
- Bed socks or a blanket – fall-themed or simply a style that the giftee will appreciate
- Ingredients for a warm sweet treat – hot cocoa powder, marshmallows and graham crackers for s’mores, etc.
Popular virtual Boo Basket and Halloween gift ideas
While physical Boo Basket Halloween gifts are a thoughtful and fun gifting option, sometimes it isn’t easy to know exactly what your giftee likes, or whether or not they already own too many candles or blankets for that matter! This is why Halloween gift cards, such as those offered at Prezzee, are a thoughtful and practical gift choice, as they give the recipient choice of their favorite Halloween and fall related items.
Prezzee’s Gift Cards are a particularly popular online Halloween gift idea because they can be personalized and sent internationally and US-wide. So no matter how far apart you are, you can send your spooky season sentiments with a Prezzee Gift Card. Be inspired by some popular Halloween gift ideas and their associated gift cards in our gifting guide below.
Treat their sweet tooth with Kroger
Candies are to Halloween what presents are to Christmas! Ensure all their sugar cravings are met with a Halloween gift card to Kroger. Have them feeling like a kid in a candy shop with hundreds of popular candies and chocolates to choose from, from Hershey’s to Peeps and every other candy they can dream of. Make them the most popular house on the street with this sugary sweet Halloween gift!
Give them a spooky season movie marathon with AMC Theatres
As the chill of fall begins to set in, so too does the announcement of new horror films showing at the theatres. For the horror fan in your life, spoil them to a Halloween movie marathon with a gift card to AMC Theatres. Whether they invite you along or brave some scary cinema solo, this spooky Halloween gift idea is sure to give them the chills (in the best way possible!).
Spice up their season with a Prezzee Coffee Gift Card
Nothing says fall like a warm cup of pumpkin spice latte! Treat them to warm mornings walking through the fallen leaves with a deliciously thoughtful Coffee Gift Card from Prezzee. Redeemable at a number of popular coffee houses -for their iconic pumpkin spice drinks! – this gift is sure to have them feeling toasty and loved this Halloween season.
Spoil them to some bookish horrors with Barnes & Noble
While indulging in some spooky films is a common tradition over Halloween, so too is snuggling up with a good (and maybe scary) book! For the reader in your life who you’re looking to treat to a Boo Basket gift that’s certain to be personalized to them, a gift card to Barnes and Noble is the perfect gifting idea. With a choice of thousands of new titles and cult classics, this gift is certain to have them browsing for hours in search of their next favorite reads. Put the ‘boo!’ in book with this thoughtful Halloween gift!
Have them feeling comfy on Halloween night with Yankee Candle
Whether they’re looking to ward off spirits… or they’re simply wanting to have the home smelling sweet and welcoming, a Halloween candle is always an easy pleaser! Choosing a candle, however, is no easy feat. With a gift card to Yankee Candle, your Boo Basket gift recipient can choose something specific to their tastes and homely preferences. Whether it’s a classic pumpkin spice scent or an aroma of Autumn leaves (yes, this scent exists!), your giftee is sure to feel only good Fall feelings with this sentimental Halloween gift.
Host a ‘creepy crafts night’ with Michaels
Similar to Christmas crafts, Halloween crafts are increasingly becoming a popular pastime, particularly for the little ones! For a creative gift that doubles as a fun family activity, a gift card to Michaels is a spooktacular choice! Whether it’s searching for fabrics and cardboard for their DIY costumes, looking for stickers and pipe cleaners for decorating the porch, or something completely uniquely different and spooky all together, this gift to the family is one that will make this year’s Halloween unforgettable!
Trick or treat them wherever they are with Prezzee
Celebrate the coming of fall and spooky season with Prezzee’s Halloween Smart Gift Cards. With a Smart Gift Card, they can choose from hundreds of US brands across retail, travel, fashion, food, experiences, and more. Smart Gift Cards also allow for international gifting, so even if you live apart from family, they can feel your Halloween holiday wishes wherever you are.
Give them the gift of choice and wish them endless treats (rather than tricks) this year with Prezzee!
How to send a Halloween gift card with Prezzee
- Choose the gift card you wish to give your loved one
- Elect the amount you wish to assign to the gift card
- Choose a gift card design and write a personalized message (eg. ‘Boo! Happy Spooky Season!’)
- Enter your giftee’s name and email or phone number
- Choose when the gift card will be sent (eg. on Halloween morning)
- Preview and pay for your loved one’s Halloween gift card
FAQs about Halloween gifts
Where is Halloween celebrated?
Whilst we in the US love our Halloween traditions, the spooky season is a big occasion globally. In Ireland and Scotland, Halloween festivities date back thousands of years to the Celtic Samhain, where the community recognizes the turn of light (summer) to dark (winter) and makes preparations to keep spirits away from their homes. In Mexico, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a significant time in the year in which it is thought that families can briefly be reunited with their deceased relatives. And in Chinese and Filipino cultures, feasts are prepared and members of the community honor their ancestors by visiting their graves.
What are some Halloween gift ideas for adults?
While Halloween is a big, exciting, and often sugar-fuelled time for children, equally, adults enjoy taking part in the festivities. Whether it’s to say ‘thanks for the invite’ at a Halloween party or ‘thanks for being my boo’ to a partner, Halloween gift baskets, known as ‘Boo Baskets’ are becoming a popular tradition. Also, virtual sentiments that can allow gift recipients to choose certain items that matter to them on Halloween are also a popular choice in the form of Gift Cards.
What is a good Halloween gift for a boyfriend?
In recent years, Boo Baskets (a gift hamper for your ‘boo’) have become a popular Halloween gifting pastime between young couples. Good Boo Basket fillers can include; his favorite candy, a new cozy pair of socks or pjs, a scary movie you want to watch together, or even an adventure Gift Card where you can both try something ‘scary’ (like bungee jumping) but totally unforgettable.
How should I celebrate Halloween?
How you choose to celebrate Halloween is completely up to you! While some people spend months planning their costume, others prefer cozy nights in with a hot cocoa and maybe a scary movie if they’re feeling brave enough! Halloween is however you choose to make it, and so are Halloween gifts if that’s something you feel like investing in this year.
What are some good Halloween gift ideas for kids?
Kids and Halloween go together like PB and J! Candy, dressing up, movie nights, there’s a lot for kids to love! You can make their October even more special with some small but spooky Halloween gifts! Gifting the family an experience Gift Card that can be enjoyed together during the fall season is a thoughtful gift that can be enjoyed by all. Fun and family-friendly experience Gift Cards include Great American Days, iFly, and Virgin Experiences.
