These Halloween quotes for kids will make children even more excited for this great date.
Halloween means a lot to kids and the last day of October is a date to look forward to. Whether they are going to listen to their favorite Halloween songs or participate in the festivities, children are always excited when they dress up in weird and spooky costumes, and perhaps find a chance to embrace something frightening without being so scared.
Either way, this collection of Halloween quotes for kids is perfect for sharing with friends or as inspiration for any kind of decor for the party at your haunted house. Treat or trick?
Table of Contents
- The Traditions of Halloween
- Short Halloween Quotes for Kids
- Funny Halloween Quotes for Kids
- Cute Halloween Quotes for Kids
The Traditions of Halloween
Halloween, celebrated on October 31st, is a time-honored tradition with roots in ancient Celtic festivals. One of its most iconic traditions is the custom of dressing up in costumes, which is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic practice of donning disguises to ward off evil spirits.
Today, people of all ages embrace this tradition, transforming themselves into ghouls, witches, superheroes, and more, while engaging in spooky festivities. Another cherished Halloween tradition is the carving of pumpkins into Jack-o’-lanterns. This practice stems from Irish folklore, where carved turnips were used to represent spirits. Over time, the tradition evolved to include pumpkins, and now intricately carved pumpkins with eerie faces light up doorsteps and windows, adding a whimsical yet spooky ambiance to the holiday.
In addition to costumes and Jack-o’-lanterns, trick-or-treating is a beloved Halloween custom, especially among children. This tradition involves kids going door-to-door in their neighborhoods, dressed in their Halloween finery, and asking for candy treats. The phrase “trick or treat” is a playful threat, suggesting that mischief might occur if treats aren’t given. This tradition brings communities together as households prepare for the arrival of costumed visitors, creating a sense of camaraderie and excitement.
While Halloween has evolved over the centuries, these enduring traditions continue to make it a fun and spooky celebration enjoyed by people of all ages around the world.
Short Halloween Quotes for Kids
- I had the most terrible vision. Sally
- But it seems wrong to me. Very wrong. Sally
- This is Halloween, everybody make a scene! Ghosts
- I am the ‘who’ when you call, ‘Who’s there?’ Ghoul
- I tromped through the pumpkin patch. Mr. Hyde
- What’s this? What’s this? Jack Skellington
- Well, well, well. What have we here? Oogie Boogie
- Curiosity killed the cat, you know. Dr. Finklestein
Funny Halloween Quotes for Kids
- Just because I cannot see it, doesn’t mean I can’t believe it! Jack Skellington
- Did anyone think to dredge the lake? The Mayor
- Why does nothing ever turn out like it should? Jack Skellington
- Nothing’s more suspicious than frog’s breath! Dr. Finkelstein
- Life’s no fun without a good scare. Kids
- She’s the only one who makes any sense around this insane asylum! Santa Claus
- The monsters are all missing and the nightmares can’t be found and in their place. There seems to be a good feeling all around. Jack Skellington
- That’s twice this month you’ve slipped deadly nightshade into my tea and run off. Dr. Finkelstein
- Since I am dead I can take off my head to recite Shakespearean quotations. Jack Skellington
- Jack, please, I’m only an elected official here. I can’t make decisions by myself! The Mayor
- Oh, there’s an empty place in my bones, that calls out for something unknown. Jack Skellington
- I might just spit a seam now if I don’t die laughing first! Oogie Boogie
- Jack! But they said you were dead. You must be double dead! Oogie Boogie
- My skull’s so full, it’s tearing me apart. Jack Skellington
- Won’t they be impressed? I am a genius! See how I transform this old rat into a most delightful hat. Demon
- I’m a master of fright, and a demon of light, and I’ll scare you right out of your pants. Jack Skellington
- You know, I think this Christmas thing is not as tricky as it seems! But why should they have all the fun? It should belong to anyone! Not anyone, in fact, but me! Why, I could make a Christmas tree! And there’s not a reason I can find, I couldn’t have a Christmastime! I bet I could improve it, too! And that’s exactly what I’ll do! Jack Skellington
Cute Halloween Quotes for Kids
- Leave that no-account Oogie Boogie out of this! Jack Skellington
- There’s only 365 days left until next Halloween! The Mayor
- And I just can’t wait until next Halloween ‘cause I’ve got some new ideas that will really make them scream. And by God, I’m really gonna give it all my might! Jack Skellington
- Come with us and you will see, this, our town of Halloween! Shadows
- This is Halloween, this is Halloween! Pumpkins scream in the dead of night! Pumpkins
- I am the shadow on the moon at night, filling your dreams to the brim with fright. Oogie Boogie
- There are children throwing snowballs, instead of throwing heads, they’re busy building toys and absolutely no one’s dead. Jack Skellington
- My dearest friend, if you don’t mind, I’d like to join you by your side, where we can gaze into the stars. Jack Skellington
- I sense there’s something in the wind, that feels like tragedy’s at hand. And though I’d like to stand by him, can’t shake this feeling that we have. The worst is just around the bend, and does he notice my feelings for him? And will he see how much he means to me? I think it’s not to be. Sally
- You’re jokin’, you’re jokin’! I can’t believe my ears! Would someone shut this fella up? I’m drowning in my tears! Oogie Boogie
- What a joy to think of all we’ll have in common. We’ll have conversations worth having. Sally
- The sound of rolling dice to me is music in the air, ’cause I’m a gambling Boogie Man, although I don’t play fair! Oogie Boogie
- Jack said we should work together. Three of a kind. Birds of a feather. Now and forever! Lock, Stock and Barrel
- I’m gonna do the best I can! Oogie Boogie
- If they only understood, he’d give it all up, if he only could. Jack Skellington
- No animal nor man can scream like I can, with the fury of my recitations! Jack Skellington
- I really tasted something swell, that’s right. And, for a moment, why, I even touched the sky and at least I left some stories they can tell. Jack Skellington
- And on a dark cold night, under full moonlight, he flies into the fog like a vulture in the sky! Jack Skellington
- Naughty children never get any presents! Santa Claus
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