By Krystle J Bailey
Halloween is right around the corner. Larger-than-life skeletons have sprung up in front yards everywhere while children debate which Disney character costume they’ll wear Trick-or-Treating this year.
Spooky season is upon us, and if you haven’t decided on your Halloween costume just yet, Spirit Halloween has got you covered. This year, Spirit opened its doors earlier than ever at the Egg Harbor Township location this July.
“Spirit Halloween’s home office is headquartered in Egg Harbor Township, which is a fun fact many people don’t know. When you step inside the offices, it’s like seeing magic come to life within four walls that are filled with hundreds of creative and talented associates who work year-round.” – Nikki Balles, Corporate Director of PR and Communications for Spirit Halloween.
While hundreds of early birds flocked to the grand opening to grab their seasonal decor and 2022 Halloween costumes, many of us tend to wait until the last minute to make a decision. No need to worry if you haven’t picked up your Encanto costume or witch’s hat just yet. Spirit Halloween, the nation’s largest Halloween retailer, has all of the latest trends, decorations, and more.
“At Spirit Halloween, we work year-round to develop must-have looks, and 2022 is shaping up to be an incredible year,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “It’s clear that Halloween has grown bigger than one single day, and our goal is to help our guests embrace every aspect of the Halloween lifestyle as they celebrate the season and beyond.”
Each year, the team at Spirit looks at the top trends, from pop culture movies to binge-worthy shows, red-carpet moments, and cartoons that capture the hearts of children. With this information, they develop their top costume trends of the year.
2022 is “The Year of the Witch.” With the release of Hocus Pocus 2, there was a surge in demand for witch costumes and accessories. Coven Witch, Enchantress Witch, Celestial Witch, and more are available at your local Spirit Halloween, along with Hocus Pocus decor and exclusive entertaining items for the perfect spooky gathering.
If witches aren’t your thing, there is plenty more to choose from at Spirit Halloween, from big-screen moments like Yellowstone and Stranger Things to animated ensembles like Naruto, Fortnite, Minecraft, and Demon Slayer.
The little ones are sure to find their favorite character costumes, including all of this year’s favorites: Dino Ranch, Bluey, Encanto, Buzz Lightyear, Witches, Sonic, and Ninja Turtles.
If you’ve ever been inside a Spirit Halloween store, you’ve likely heard the ringing of the famous purple cowbell and a loud cheer from the staff. The Spirit of Children initiative is a Spirit-exclusive charity that raises money for programs that help make hospitals a little less scary. The initiative, which began in 2007, supports Child Life programs at more than 150 children’s hospitals throughout North America. This year, the program will surpass $100 million raised in total donations with a record goal of $18 million in 2022.
Every time a Spirit customer donates, funds are raised to support a wide range of activities and roles in the hospital that wouldn’t otherwise be available. Through the initiative, over 200 Child Life staff has been added, along with nearly seventy additional sensory and educational therapy programs. Art, music, canine, and horticulture programs are made available through the Spirit of Children Initiative. 100% of the donations made at local Spirit stores go directly to local partner hospitals.
To learn more about this initiative, visit www.spiritofchildren.com or visit a local Spirit Halloween store before the season is over.
Happy Halloween, Shore Local!
Krystle J Bailey. Multimedia journalist, Author, Poet. Connect with Krystle on Instagram @thedailybailey5
