Halloween Gifts

Good cheap Halloween gifts are small, useful items in a seasonal design — mugs, candles, cushions, slippers and pyjamas. They cost less than a large gift and still get used long after Halloween.

Small non-food gifts work well as an alternative to sweets, particularly for children with allergies. Themed mugs, lights, small accessories and bath items are easy to hand out or wrap.

Yes. A lot of Halloween gifts are aimed at adults, particularly homeware and loungewear. Candles, mugs, cushions and pyjamas work well for party hosts, housewarmings and secret-swap gifts at work.

Buy Halloween gifts in the first half of October. Ordering before the last week gives you the best choice and leaves room for delivery to arrive before 31 October.

A candle, a set of mugs or a seasonal cushion is a safe gift for a Halloween party host. Each one is useful after the party and does not rely on knowing their taste in decorations.