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The Celts believed spirits roamed the earth one day each year, so they hid behind costumes and lit fires to guide spirits to the afterlife. Now we use this time to hit up strangers for free candy. Whether you’re hiding from spirits or hunting for Snickers, why not throw gifts into the mix? Here are the best gifts for Halloween 2025:
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1. Bat Scissors
Why would your giftee use regular scissors when Elizabat can do their kitchen snipping? She’s sharp. She’s precise. She’s ergonomic. Tiny little Elizabat doesn’t discriminate against the left-handed. Fair warning: These are not full-size scissors.
3. Zombie Mugs
Do you know someone who loves coffee or tea and the undead? Boy, does the internet have a perfect gift for you (to give)! Heat-sensitive zombie mugs start out black before coffee or tea time reveals a wonderful, terrible surprise for your giftee. I’ll take one zombie to go, please. Seriously. Tell it to leave.
You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy muck and yuck, though it definitely helps. With this kit, your giftee can make glow worms, dissect a “brain,” make test tube vomit, and boil boogers. It’s a wonderful life. For crossing fun with educational science, National Geographic doesn’t disappoint. And this set is definitely gross enough to be a Halloween hit.
Who knew skeletons liked to soak? These cauldron candles last approx. 40 hours and smell like lavender. Whether they’re lit for a horror movie night or a festive Halloween party, they’ll burn as a spooky aromatic delight.
5. Apparel (Matching?)
A shirt, pajama set, or socks make fun gifts for the holidays. What makes them even better? If you match! Search for ghosts, goblins, ghouls, witches, skeletons, pumpkins, and horror movie characters for the ultimate Halloween gear.
Watch a movie a day for the whole month of October if you like. These scratch-offs will take your giftee (and probably you as well) on an adventure packed with fear, suspense, the undead, monsters, guts, paranormal activity, and more. By the way, if you haven’t seen Jaws in a while, it holds up.
This one is next-level creepy. Is it the crow? The cross? The cemetery? How it looks like Samara from The Ring wore it often? For a genuinely unsettling Halloween gift, look no further than this gothic necklace. It’s surprisingly well-made for the price. Unless it also absorbs your soul.
8. Salem 1692
Much like Werewolf—which also happens to make a solid spooky-season present—Salem 1692 is all about strategy and social deduction. If you have a least 4 and up to 12 players, grab your pitchforks and conjure your suspicions. The hunt is on. This game is easy to learn and surprisingly hilarious. So, who’s building the stake?
What’s even better than nails to scratch your itchy back? Bones! Fake ones made of metal, of course. This skeleton back scratcher is expandable, sturdy, durable, and inexpensive. It looks fancier than it is because the box is nice. A perfect Halloween gift all around.
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10. Crystal Skull
For this gift, K9 crystal is beautifully molded and polished. The colors create a mood wherever they find a home. Each skull is handmade and colored through an electroplating process. The skilled craftsmanship required mean these small skills will leave a major impression.
11. Eclectic Treats
We eat so much candy as children, but how much of the world’s candy have any of us tried? Rather than grabbing more of the same old Halloween sweets, gift a basket of candy from another country like Japan, the U.K. (pictured), or Australia. Hope the people you care about are good at sharing!
12. Cosmetics Bag
There are so many different design options for this gift. Think “This bag contains my face!”, dancing skeletons, flying bats, apothecary goods, and “Live. Laugh. Lobotomy.” While a baggie can carry cosmetics, it can also hold knick-knacks, tools, and whatever-have-you.
There are Zen gardens, and then there are horror scenes with blood-red-tinged sand to rake. This one even comes in a mini coffin! It’s the best way to send your stress to the grave. If you know someone who wears combat boots daily and adores midnight walks through the local graveyard, this might be your winner.
14. Zippo Set
This pair of Halloween lighters says “I love you,” “Be mine,” and “What wrinkles?” They’re metal, windproof, refillable, and made in the U.S. You even get Zippo’s hallmark click when you light them. What’s not to love until bones are all that’s left?
Sometimes Halloween is scary. Other times, it’s just super cute! This plushie is coolable, warmable, and full of relaxing lavender. It’s the perfect Halloween gift for someone who likes to snuggle (and who isn’t deathly afraid of fuzzy 8-legged cuties).
16. The Thinker, R.I.P. Edition
Sometimes in life, you need a contemplative buddy to hang out next to you. They don’t need to talk. Just sip away and think. “Sitting Ghost” is a 3D printed figurine that you can set on anything flat and level with an edge. It’s pretty small and works best as a supernatural Easter egg.
17. Hand-blown Glass Figurines
This is a cute gift that won’t break the bank. Anyone who loves miniatures will fall in love with this beautiful little pumpkin. Gift three to make an eye-catching set. Gift three hundred to make your giftee question your sanity. Weirdo.
18. A Special Recipe Book
Do you have a friend who’d be interested in trying the Waverly Hills Sanatorium vegetable soup? How about Lizzie Borden’s meatloaf? Feed their taste for the bizarre with Food to Die For: Recipes and Stories from America’s Most Legendary Haunted Places, which features recipes connected to haunted houses and twisted souls.
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