Bunch has been noticing something strange happening in the neighbourhood: Ghosts showing up on doorsteps!! It’s a new Halloween tradition, called “Ghosting” or “Boo’ing.”
Wanna be a part of this? It’s Easy!! Here’s how:
You need:
2 bags or boxes filled with treats.
2 pictures of ghosts.
2 sets of ghosting instructions so your “victim” can ghost two others in turn.
The idea is to drop the treats on the doorsteps of two unsuspecting neighbours after dark. (Kids need to bring an adult with them.) Ring the doorbell and run away before they come to answer. Then, each neighbour does the same to two other neighbours. You can watch the ghost spread through your neighbourhood as more and more folks put a picture of a ghost up on their door to indicate they’ve been ghosted.
You can include a poem in your package. Either write your own or find one on one of the websites below.
This one goes to the tune of “Black Magic Woman” by Santana.
you’ve got a ghost on your doorstep
you’ve got a ghost on your doorstep
you’ve got a ghost on your doorstep
and this ghost was dropped off by me
you’ve got a ghost on your doorstep
wait and see how much fun this ghost is gonna be!!
don’t turn your back on me, neighbour
don’t turn your back on me, neighbour
don’t turn your back on me, neighbour
please go along with me and my tricks
don’t turn your back on me, neighbour
’cause this ghost is gonna visit two more neighbours, whomever are your picks…
I Got Ghosted allows you to track your ghosting.
Diana’s Legacy says “What a fabulous way to be neighbourly…It’s such a great thing to drive around the neghbourhood and see the kindness spread.”
Alpha Mom says “I love this tradition so much I wanted to share it with you.”
Southern Living has a discussion forum on “Boo’ing.”
ALSO ON BUNCH: Ghosting Kit
