Every October, everyone is looking forward to decorating their homes with spooky decors. Indeed, creative Halloween decorations are anchors to those happy childhood memories that help make us feel better. And there’s actually nothing wrong with being a little too excited about decking our homes with creepy decors for the spooky season. Since Halloween is fast approaching, it’s time to crank up your creativity and impress the entire neighborhood with the scariest gewgaws you could think of.
Over the years, Halloween decors have seen a definite uptick. From old-fashioned jack-o-lanterns, skeletons, and spider webs displayed all around the house. People are now getting more creative in putting up Halloween decorations. It’s not unusual to see houses decked with fake graveyards, zombie figures, giant spiders, witches, hideous monsters, and many more. Now it seems like there’s no such thing as ‘over the top’ when it comes to spooky decors.
Creative Halloween Decorations
![scary yard corpse display](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/scary-yard-corpse-display-scaled.jpg)
Needless to say, no one wants to be left out when the entire neighborhood starts dressing up their homes with all things creepy. It is also that time of the year when the ‘decoration competition’ starts which carries on until the holiday season. Well, consider yourself lucky because you’re not living next to these creative people. Because there’s no chance you could ever beat these super creative Halloween decorations. And if you want to stand out this Halloween, you can get a hint or two from these clever décor ideas.
“This Full-Sized Dragon Decoration Someone Put On Their House For Halloween”
![creative halloween decorations full size dragon](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/creative-halloween-decorations-full-size-dragon.jpg)
“My Neighbor’s Only Halloween Decoration”
![it-inspired balloon in the sewer](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/it-inspired-balloon-in-the-sewer.jpg)
“Great Decoration For Dia De Muertos In México”
![spooky outdoor display road skeleton](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/spooky-outdoor-display-road-skeleton.jpg)
Halloween has its roots tracing back thousands of years ago. And it was originally celebrated at the end of the harvest. People would light bonfires and dress in scary costumes to ward off evil spirits that could menace the living. In 1800s, the tradition was incorporated into All Saints’ Day, a Catholic holiday which is also referred to as All Hallows’ Day. The night before All Hallows’ Day was named ‘All Hallows’ Eve’ which was eventually shortened to ‘Halloween’.
“Making The Best Out Of A Bad Situation”
![creative halloween decorations skeletons pushing tree](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/creative-halloween-decorations-skeletons-pushing-tree.jpg)
“A Restaurant In My Town Dressed Up For Halloween Ghost Busters Style”
![restaurant dressed up ghost busters style](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/restaurant-dressed-up-ghost-busters-style.jpg)
“First Halloween In Our New Home! Sorry, Neighbors, We’re That House”
![creative halloween decorations monster house](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/creative-halloween-decorations-monster-house.jpg)
Fast forward to 1900s, the Halloween tradition had given people the excuse to decorate their homes and throw a party. The popularity of the holiday gave rise to trick-or-treats and elaborate decorations such as skeleton figures, Halloween inflatables, and orange lights. Jack-o-lanterns are still a familiar sight even today. But some people don’t just settle for ordinary stuff anymore, as you can see from these amazingly creative Halloween decorations.
“I Made This For Halloween”
![creative halloween decorations chomper](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/creative-halloween-decorations-chomper.jpg)
“Part Of The Halloween Display My Wife And Kids Put Together”
![horror characters gathering outdoor display](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/horror-characters-gathering-outdoor-display.jpg)
“We Decorated The Truck For Halloween”
![back truck skeleton spooky traffic reminder](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/back-truck-skeleton-spooky-traffic-reminder.jpg)
DIY Spooky Yard Decor
![ghostly figures around a bonfire](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ghostly-figures-around-a-bonfire.jpg)
“Our Office Party Planning Committee May Have Gone A Bit Overboard This Year”
![jurassic park office setup](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/jurassic-park-office-setup-scaled.jpg)
“My Neighbor’s Halloween Decoration”
![creative halloween decorations funny pumpkin man](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/creative-halloween-decorations-funny-pumpkin-man.jpg)
“My Friend’s Decorations To Celebrate Halloween And The 50th Anniversary Of The Beatle’s ‘Abbey Road’ Album”
![skeleton beatles abbey road](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/skeleton-beatles-abbey-road.jpg)
“Made This For Our Yard”
![creative halloween decorations slenderman jack-o-lantern](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/creative-halloween-decorations-slenderman-jack-o-lantern.jpg)
“Simple, But Effective”
![creative halloween decorations guillotine doorway](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/creative-halloween-decorations-guillotine-doorway.jpg)
“I Think My Neighbor Won The Halloween Decor Contests Even Though There Wasn’t One”
![creative halloween decorations giant spider](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/creative-halloween-decorations-giant-spider.jpg)
Edward Scissorhands
![creative halloween decorations edward scissorhands standee](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/creative-halloween-decorations-edward-scissorhands-standee.jpg)
“House Set Up In My Neighborhood”
![creative halloween decorations dragon lair](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/creative-halloween-decorations-dragon-lair.jpg)
“She Wins Halloween”
![cookie monster house entrance](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cookie-monster-house-entrance.jpg)
Blursed Decor
![hanging skeleton funny sign](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/hanging-skeleton-funny-sign.jpg)
“Homemade Halloween Witch Decoration”
![funny spooky outdoor display witch tree](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/funny-spooky-outdoor-display-witch-tree.jpg)
“Our Neighborhood Really Loves Halloween”
![spooky decor idea monster house](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/spooky-decor-idea-monster-house.jpg)
“My Local Bar Dressed Up For Halloween”
![local bar dressed up spooky season](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/local-bar-dressed-up-spooky-season.jpg)
“Woke Up This Morning To 6 Cops, A Fire Truck, And An Ambulance At My Door Because A Passing Car Was Concerned About The One Halloween Decoration I Neglected To Take Down”
![wrapped up decor neglected at the door](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/wrapped-up-decor-neglected-at-the-door.jpg)
“Turned This Free Statue From A Flea Market Into My New Halloween Decoration”
![religious statue turned into spooky figure](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/religious-statue-turned-into-spooky-figure.jpg)
“I Woke Up To An Amazon Package Being Delivered And The Delivery Woman Decided To Have Some Fun With My Halloween Decoration On My Front Porch”
![spooky figure holding a package](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/spooky-figure-holding-a-package.jpg)
“Halloween Decorations On A Building, Sunderland, UK”
![creative halloween decorations tentacles](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/creative-halloween-decorations-tentacles.jpg)
“City Of Manchester Celebrating Halloween With Large Inflatable Monsters On Buildings”
![manchester city large inflatable monsters](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/manchester-city-large-inflatable-monsters.jpg)
“My Wife Decided To Dress Up Her House Plants For Halloween. We Now Have A Haunted Forrest In Our Living Room”
![creative halloween decorations indoor haunted forest](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/creative-halloween-decorations-indoor-haunted-forest.jpg)
“Found This House While Driving Around Looking At Halloween Decorations”
![stranger things inspired house decor](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stranger-things-inspired-house-decor.jpg)
“This Halloween Decor At My Wal-Mart”
![walmart skeleton cashier](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/walmart-skeleton-cashier.jpg)
“This Train My Neighbor Is Building Out Of Used Plastic Bottles For Halloween”
![spooky train made of plastic bottles](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/spooky-train-made-of-plastic-bottles.jpg)
“Mr. Stark, I Don’t Feel So Good…”
![creative halloween decorations iron man spiderman](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/creative-halloween-decorations-iron-man-spiderman.jpg)
“Saw This At My Neighbor’s House This Morning”
![creative halloween decorations scary marriage](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/creative-halloween-decorations-scary-marriage.jpg)
“My Neighbor’s Halloween Decorations”
![storm area 51 naruto run skeleton reenactment](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/storm-area-51-naruto-run-skeleton-reenactment.jpg)
“My Only Halloween Decorations This Year”
![pennywise balloon sewer reference](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/pennywise-balloon-sewer-reference.jpg)
“My Mom’s Spooktober Yard Decor”
![spooktober yard decor](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/spooktober-yard-decor.jpg)
“What I Did Today: Tape Ghosts! Not The Best And Still Need To Add Lights But Getting There”
![creative halloween decorations tape ghosts](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/creative-halloween-decorations-tape-ghosts.jpg)
“Deadly Halloween Tableau Too Realistic For Some. Neighbours Called 911”
![spooky yard decor that went too far](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/spooky-yard-decor-that-went-too-far.jpg)
“I Don’t Think The Uber Riders Will Find My Halloween Decoration As Funny As I Do”
![hand sticking out of car compartment](https://www.awesomeinventions.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/hand-sticking-out-of-car-compartment.jpg)
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