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.
Whilst the 31st of October 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?
Whilst spoiling loved ones who favour 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 Australia, and especially in the US, 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 autumn themed snacks and presents. Popularised on TikTok in the last couple of years, Boo Baskets serve as a seasonal self-care hamper, where someone’s favourite Halloween candies and 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 related candies – candy corns, pumpkin spice flavoured 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 – halloween-themed or simply a style that the giftee will appreciate
- Ingredients for a warm sweet treat – hot cocoa powder, marshmallows and gram crackers for s’mores, etc.
Popular virtual Boo Basket and Halloween gift ideas
Whilst 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 favourite Halloween related items.
Prezzee’s eGift Cards are a particularly popular online Halloween gift idea because they can be personalised and sent internationally and Australia-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 Woolworths
Candy is to Halloween what presents are to Christmas! Ensure all their sugar cravings are met with a Halloween gift card to Woolworths. Have them feeling like a kid in a candy shop with hundreds of popular candies and chocolates to choose from, from Hershey’s to Wizz Fizz 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 Event Cinemas
As the spooky season starts 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 Event Cinemas. 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 Hey You
Nothing says Halloween like a warm cup of pumpkin spice latte! Treat them to warm mornings walking through the fallen leaves with a deliciously thoughtful Hey You Gift Card. Redeemable at a number of popular coffee houses, this gift is sure to have them feeling toasty and loved this Halloween season.
Spoil them to some bookish horrors with Collins Booksellers
Whilst 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 personalised to them, a gift card to Collins Booksellers 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 favourite reads. Put the ‘boo!’ in book with this thoughtful Halloween gift!
Have them feeling comfy on Halloween night with Dusk
Whether they’re looking to ward off spirits… or they simply want 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 Dusk, your Boo Basket gift recipient can choose something specific to their tastes and homely preferences. Whether it’s a classic pumpkin spice scent or ‘boo-tterscotch apple’ (yes this scent exists!), your giftee is sure to feel only good autumn feelings with this sentimental Halloween gift.
Host a ‘creepy crafts night’ with Spotlight
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 Spotlight is a spooktacular choice! Whether it’s searching out fabrics and cardboard for their DIY costumes, 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 spooky season with Prezzee’s Halloween Smart eGift Cards. With a Smart Gift Card, they can choose from hundreds of Aussie brands across retail, travel, fashion, food, experiences, and more. Smart eGift 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 personalised 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 Australia love an occasion to dress up, 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 recognises the turn of light (summer) to dark (winter) and make 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 honour their ancestors by visiting their graves.
What are some Halloween gift ideas for adults?
Whilst 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 favourite candy, a new cosy 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! Whilst some people spend months planning their costume, others prefer cosy 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 Vegemite and Toast! 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 autumn season is a thoughtful gift that can be enjoyed by all. Fun and family-friendly experience Gift Cards include RedBalloon, ClassBento, and Adrenaline.
