Halloween card and gift ideas

Halloween has quietly become an adult occasion in the UK: house parties, pumpkin carving with people who don't have children, and a lot of very committed costumes. What it still lacks is decent cards, which is exactly the gap this page fills.

You'll find funny Halloween card messages for friends and neighbours, plus candles, badges and prints that work as party host gifts or as a bit of seasonal decoration that survives into November.

Funny Halloween messages

• Happy Halloween. You're the scariest thing I know and I mean that warmly. Shop this card
• Wishing you a Halloween with good sweets and no doorbell after 9pm. Shop this card
• Happy Halloween. Costume effort noted and, frankly, unmatched. Shop this card
• You didn't need a costume this year, but well done for trying. Shop this card

Messages for a Halloween party host

• Thanks for the party. The house looked terrifying and the food was excellent. Shop this card
• Happy Halloween to the only person who decorates properly. Shop this card
• Bringing a candle instead of a costume. Happy Halloween. Shop this card

Short Halloween messages

• Happy Halloween. Eat the sweets, keep the wrappers. Shop this card
• Have a spooky one. Shop this card
• Happy Halloween from your favourite haunting. Shop this card

Candles and gifts for a Halloween party

Host gifts that work whether or not anyone bothered with a costume.

Where to shop next

• Candles
• Pin badges
• Rude and funny cards

Frequently asked questions

Do people send Halloween cards in the UK?

It's growing fast, mostly between adults and party hosts rather than as a family tradition. A funny card with a small gift is the usual format.

What is a good Halloween host gift?

A candle or a pin badge is ideal: seasonal enough to fit the night, useful enough to keep afterwards.

When should I order for Halloween?

Order by around the 25th of October for comfortable delivery before the 31st.