Halloween is celebrated each year on October 31 and is gaining popularity in Boggabri.
The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts.
In the 8th century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honour all saints.
Soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain.
The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween.
Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, donning costumes and eating treats.
Children of all ages along with parents and adult friends had a fun night checking out the decorations and receiving treats.
Lenise Walker said: “the first year I prepared about 24 packets of lollies to give to the children, last year I had 50 packets and this year I prepared 72 packets and they all went before dark”.
The Duncan family had a fantastic display and were all dressed in costume.
Mrs Duncan lent some of her spare costumes to neighbourhood children who didn’t have costumes so they could participate.
One of the spookiest residences was the Beckingham family home.
Coffins, spiders, carved pumpkins, ghosts, tomb stones filled the front yard.
The Commercial Hotel had some very scary monsters out the front of the hotel and even more inside for those game enough to venture inside.
