Halloween is defined by Britannica as “Contraction of All Hallows’ Eve, a holiday observed on October 31, the evening before All Saints’ (or All Hallows’) Day." For decades, Halloween has been a popular holiday in the United States, celebrated by children and adults. Carving pumpkins, trick-or-treating, wearing costumes, and eating candy are major parts of Halloween celebration traditions.
Engineering skills can be very convenient on Halloween, as engineers can utilize their knowledge to create do-it-yourself (DIY) Halloween decorations. Engineers can demonstrate their creativity and participate in enjoyable activities with their children, family members, or even friends by DIY Halloween decorations for their homes. Engineers can easily create homemade Halloween decorations that will make their homes spooky.
Here are some fun decoration ideas that would be a great fit for engineers:
• A pumpkin elevator can be made with pumpkins and a variety of recyclable materials;
• Germinating pumpkins can be made with pumpkins, seeds, and soil;
• Floating ghosts can be made of plastic pipettes;
• Spider webs can be made from yarn; and
• Paper bats can be made from paper.
Happy Halloween!
