Vintage Halloween Party ideas from the 1920's | Practical Peculiarities Halloween Special BOGIE BOOK

In this Halloween special, Step back in time as we uncover 100-year-old Halloween fun! Get ready for a vintage journey through the rare 1923 Dennison Bogie Book. Bogie Books were halloween suggestion books packed with Halloween party ideas, costumes, decorations, made from crepe paper. Sit back and enjoy while we resurrect the spirits of Halloweens past!
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Timestamps
-00:20 What is a Dennison's Bogie Book?
-01:13 Trick or treaters at the door
-02:00 Deadly Dames (Song 1)
-03:05 Popcorn Balls
-07:25 Halloween food spread
-07:45 Donut Tower
-08:55 Halloween Ambiance
-09:05 Deadly Dames Scare-o-lers (Song 2)
-09:39 Vintage halloween streamer festooning / Garland
-11:30 Vintage Dennison crepe paper streamers
-11:25 Vintage Halloween Scaredy Cat Lantern
-13:55 Jack O Lantern History (Samhain)
-14:36 Jack Horner Pie
-16:30 Halloween Table Setting
-17:23 Deadly Dames Trick or treaters
-18:03 Crepe Paper Halloween Costumes
-18:30 vintage Halloween Games / Old Halloween Games/ Fortune Cake
-19:34 Dance party (The roaring 20's) Bogie Boogie
-20:10 Deadly Dames (Song 3)
-20:56 Sign off
-21:31 1923 Dennison Bogie Book Flip Through
Thank you to the amazing cast and crew for helping me pull this off! From a single idea and an old book, this Halloween spectacle was created.
DEADLY DAMES
-Renee Wylder
-Lexi Collins
-Joelle tshudy
‪@wisteriatheater-kids‬
Videography: Weston St. James
Producer/Host: Nikk Alcaraz
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[@boneheadideas]

I started watching this and realized it was really special..I paused it, and treated it like a Halloween season TV program from the 80s by sitting in the living room in the dark, grabbed a snack and enjoyed. All my nostalgia buttons were pushed, thank you so much for this.

[@vintagespider5627]

This was good wasn’t it 😊

[@jimanderson3003]

same here, I actually put it on pause and made my lunch and ate my chicken nuggets under my blanket watching it. I really enjoyed it, so enthralling and out of the box, Thanks for sharing.

[@anglomik]

Yes, indeed! The "regular folk" on KZbin often offer better entertainment than the mainstream! This was a good-un! 👍🏻🎃

[@sparrowsfish]

Completely agree.

[@WeirdDarknessOfficial]

This makes me wish I had been born 100 years earlier.

[@mitchell2169]

I hope you make more content like this. I feel an extreme sense of nostalgia while watching this, for some reason.

[@nikkalcaraz]

Thank you! Maybe you had a past life in the 20’s? 🤔

[@nyceexo53]

Same, I think because it reminds me of the Halloween specials that used to be on tv all October in the 90s. I really miss that! It makes me sad to say it but I really feel like Halloween isn’t what it used to be, when I was a kid everyone and every company went all out.

[@timz9862]

My grandmother had 5 Dennison’s Bogie Books. Not sure where she got them, but she said she had them since the 1930s when she was young. I used to look at them all the time when I was a kid and they spurred my love for Halloween in the 70s. Later, when she had to move into an assisted living home, she gave them to me. I still have them and they are in decent condition. I look through them every October and always think of her.

[@TheCozyCinnamonRoll]

POV: binging theese videos in June cause I want it to be spooky season so bad

[@Jakubjakee]

In know its august, but same

[@Jrose3144]

@@Jakubjakeemid September now 👀 now I’m running out of time to plan

[@JackDaloots]

Sept. 27th calling... Halloween is just around the corner... We're already buying crape paper in bulk to try this :D

[@kenkarsonn]

I’ve officially decided. My household will begin observing Halloween on September 1st this year

[@owellafehr5191]

What a creative, well-researched, wonderful video!!! It's amazing how much time and effort you put into this. I love how the three 'ghost' girls came right out of the book. I'll definitely be watching this every Halloween!

[@Warehag]

I'm a vintage Halloween person and I appreciate the vid.

[@r1verman]

Production quality was A+. This could easily be broadcast on television. I loved the nostalgic simplicity of all the designs.

[@talknerdy2me926]

I wish I had friends so I could celebrate Halloween festivities

[@lamann2437]

Great username!!

[@talknerdy2me926]

@@lamann2437 haha thanks ☺️

[@buddythedachshund7422]

Me too :(

[@mariablanco9887]

Me too 😂😢😊

[@minnienoodle8552]

Sending you warmest Halloween wishes! 🖤🧡💚💜🍁🍂🍃🌾🌻🦉🎃👻💀🦇🕷️🕸️⚰️🧛🧟🧙🦹🧌🔮🍬🍭💜💚🧡🖤

[@Beansquishy]

Wth?? The production quality on this is insane, you're criminallly underrated!! This feels like a 100k channel

[@nikkalcaraz]

Soon I hope! Thank you! 🎃

[@BlancoToldYou]

That’s EXACTLY WHAT I SAID ! The production quality is magnifique! (Chef’s kiss)

[@Kimikikat]

Make sure to share with your friends! I just discovered his channel and shared with my friend who celebrates her anniversary on Halloween so this is a perfect channel for all things spooky and fun 🥰🥰🥰🧛🏽‍♀️🦇

[@SamurPYWarrior]

I agree! Nice work! 79.9k plus one more more ...mine!

[@bartman464]

@@nikkalcaraz only 4k left! Minus 1 now

[@erinkellie4078]

OMG!! It's as if Sandra Lee and Christine McConnnell had a perfect baby boy! !!!

[@peggytaylor8333]

Well said

[@x_lady_hades_x]

YES! I'm so glad someone said this ❤️💯

[@amordominguez6937]

YES!

[@aimansteele]

Why does this not have a million views? We need more Halloween lovers.😔

[@robertabray-enhus3198]

My Dad and Mom used to tell me about their halloweens,as they were kids growing up in the 1940s,in Massachusetts. There was some trick or treating, and they usually made their own costumes. Bonfires were lit in the middle of a street or in a park. The kids spent the week before Halloween, gathering stuff for the bonfire. The biggest things though,were the neighborhood Halloween parties!! You spent most of the night visiting the parties. Playing games,bobbing for apples,eating caramel apples,popcorn balls etc. Some of the neighborhood parties were in competition for the best party every year! Yes there was flaming paper bags with dog Doo in them,my dad said.😂

[@pummillsvintiquities]

I have no words... this was the most delightful Halloween treat. Didn't want it to end. Thank you for creating this 🧡🖤🧡

[@nikkalcaraz]

Thank you. Hopefully next years will be longer. 😂

[@pummillsvintiquities]

@@nikkalcaraz I have played it 3 times now while I'm working... I'm sure I'll be visiting this again 🧡🖤🧡

[@carrnil]

Agreed. What a treat! This host is awesome.

[@Castle_Nottingham]

I've loved Halloween for decades and I can't believe I've never come across Dennison's Bogie Book before. 🎃 I wanna come to your house for Halloween. 🖤🦇👻💀

[@nikkalcaraz]

Please do! 😂 the ladies from the book left me with so much food!

[@christiancollective3782]

I swear your videos aren’t just videos but a whole cinematic experience. Thanks you for sharing your artistic visions with us 🤍✨

[@mindmatters9515]

What!?!? How am I late to the party!!?!? I am in a Halloween fever dream! This is fantastic!!

[@RainandLeaves]

You showed the whole book at the end, what a wonderful human being you are!! Thank you! 🖤🎃🦇

[@Cpt.Grey-]

That frog juicer is sooo cool bro

[@feralmagick7177]

It looks like the inspiration for bulbasaur and im here for it. Imagine juicing a lime on it ❤ i want one

[@AbigayleFall-sp3wt]

Beistle Company still exists, and sells their iconic vintage decorations to this day 🥰🎃

[@deborahcamden2691]

I absolutely loved your decorations and party ideas. I grew up in a small town where we knew our neighbors and I was blessed to have elderly ladies who were kind enough to make us homemade Halloween treats like popcorn balls and frosted Halloween sugar cookies all wrapped up with beautiful cellophane and tied with orange and black grosgrain ribbon. We also received homemade caramel apples and full sized candy bars. Things were much simpler and more magical than what we have now..My mom was a skilled sewer who made my costumes for me and she did it on a budget. My favorite costume she made was a mouse made from grey pinstriped flannel complete with pink-lined ears, and a long tail complete with a (new) mouse trap attached to the end! I can still remember how much fun I had walking down the sidewalk listening to trap clicking as I walked from door to door. It is the memories of these Halloweens 🎃 that remind me of what a special, magical time my childhood was. I still love the retro turn of century (20th) decorations or reproduction facsimiles to this very day. Thanks so much for sharing this this wonderful presentation with us! 😊

[@nikkalcaraz]

That’s is amazing. Thanks for sharing those Halloween memories with me. I’m honored to know that this video took you back. 🎃

[@manicpixeldreams]

What an absolute treat this was for Hallowe'en! I love the creativity and thought that went into this special. Thank you for hosting such an inspired celebration of the season!

[@lastchancemonicam3948]

Little Jack Horner sat in the corner eating his pumpkin pie. He stuck in his thumb and pulled out a plum saying, "What a good boy am I!" That's where this nursery rhyme comes from.

[@nikkalcaraz]

Yup!

[@Shalyn-ln9tu]

This puts so much context in that one Adventure Time episode 😂

[@mabelregimal5407]

I actually remember my Mom making my sister a costume with black and orange crepe paper for school. I don't remember the results but I remember the paper and the colors. My Mom also had a few window decorations, a witch, a black cat and a pumkin. I loved all of them and the orange and black crepe paper. I was never a fan of trick or treating but the decorating gave me a life time relationship with Halloween.

[@doloreszombory9415]

This video got a sick person out of bed and excited for Halloween two months early!

[@vivalanina]

so happy I found your channel! Such a well presented time capsule, anyone would be lucky to be invited to your spooky 1920's halloween party!

[@nikkalcaraz]

Thank you so much!

[@PyroGothNerd]

Don't forget

[@alisonchainz2178]

This truly felt like a vintage Halloween. Very well done! 🎃

[@velvetapparition933]

You are an absolute creative genius, Nikk! This filled my heart with so much Joy! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication! 🖤🎃🖤

[@graphicallydeb9897]

We are doing a community building event in October with local stories and participation by downtown stores and local nonprofits. This video was the best find ever! I am going to embed it into our website- everyone should watch it to get their Halloween in gear! Lovely story, production, and presentation. Thank you sooooooo much! For a moment I returned to my childhood memories of good times… you are a treasure!

[@margaretmoore1621]

Since I started watching you I have been so much happier.😊 I've been so depressed the man of my life died and for the last 5 years I've been so depressed. I have to say thank you for creating your channel because you have truly uplifted my spirit. I say thank you and please continue creating the great content

[@linseydickson7782]

😢may you continue to feel a little happiness 😊

[@juliamartin1962]

a three time widow here. it gets better. keep busy, it helps

[@olivegeez]

This was perfect to watch on Halloween when I felt kinda sad about the season ending. The production that went into this reminded me of the Halloween specials when I was younger. I loved the cinematography and the singing ghosts!

[@lindacsmith13]

what a lovely Halloween video. first rate singing too!

[@nikkalcaraz]

Thank you so much! The Deadly Dames will surely arrive again in future videos.

[@HowardCrowe-n6o]

this was an awesome Halloween special Bogie Book presentation . how i wish i had saved my grandmothers Bogie books but got lost in the years of moving , I really enjoyed this and thank you for putting this together . Vintage Halloween ideas are the best it captures the true vintage Halloween that made Halloween fun in olden times >

[@rchltrrs]

This has convinced me that I need to throw a Halloween dinner party next year

[@AIDreamBeatsMain]

As a Halloween history and antiques enthusiast… I almost cried. ❤

[@tamarrajames3590]

We still did parties like this in the 1950s, and they were great Halloween fun. Lots of games, fun foods, spooky music, costumes, and forfeits or prizes for losers and winners of each game or contest. We ended with bonfires and fireworks in the back yard. Thank you for taking me back to happy memories of my younger years. Your singers were splendid…I can imagine them singing the songs from “Nightmare Before Christmas”.🖤🇨🇦

[@bioluminescentlyunfolding5716]

What a lovely video! I've seen pictures from the Bogie Book before, but I've never seen anyone actually try the suggestions! It was especially interesting to see people actually wearing crepe paper costumes, because I always used to wonder how it behaved when treated like fabric, and how well it would survive a party.

[@nikkalcaraz]

Thank you. Crepe paper is amazing. The book does say that for a costume its meant to last 1 night. This is very true. We filmed with The Deadly Dames for two nights and on the second night, there was a lot of costume mending to be done. 😂 the ladies also didn’t sit. They would kneel down on pillows to keep the paper crisp. They were such troopers. I couldn’t have asked for a better bunch. 🎃

[@clarerodriguez8398]

I was extremely excited when I found out about your Vintage Halloween Special.You really out did yourself on this one! A bit of all Hallows Eve history along with DIY’s and the vibe of the 1920’s you created was spooktacular !! And by the way cute creepy collar bugs!

[@nikkalcaraz]

Thank you! I’m glad your enjoyed it! I drew the collar beetles on myself. 🪲

[@DestinyVasquez-r8h]

Now this is Halloween decor 🖤🤩🎃

[@OrlaQuirk]

I love that toad lemon-squeezer! Happy Hallowe'en! Remember to keep the spirit of Hallowe'en in your heart, all year long. (That means to live as though your ancestors' spirits are watching you)

[@FishPondHaver]

I can not explain in words how much I love this! Everyone did great! :)

[@Risingphoenixmaf]

Not only are you a delightful personality, have excellent production value, and have a keen sense of interesting topics, the moment you did a flip-through of the entire book, you sold me on subscribing to your channel! Cheers and I’m looking forward to seeing what other peculiarities you have in store for me!

[@AmandaChapman]

I adore your creativity & love for Halloween! 🎃 Your channel along with Christine McConnell’s are in top favorites 🖤

[@nocturne6548]

You've outdone yourself with this video! I felt like I was transported back in time, and was sent off with a feeling of nostalgia because the ending of your video reminded me of the the old Goosebumps Movie from the 90s.

[@heathergallagher8631]

This reminds me so much of the things my great grandmother would do for us around Halloween. Homemade popcorn balls and other goodies, hand painted masks, and always some sort of fun game to "tell our fortunes". So nostalgic

[@chrispitts4208]

I tend to go over the top for Halloween and collect the often cheaper but arguably creepier stuff I can buy in stores and do the whole scary house thing every year but watching your video has been very inspiring. I would come to your party if invited. The 1920's aesthetic is really nice and I can see it being scarier than a lot of the hyper real modern approach. Can you imagine going to a haunted house that was 1920's themed. The uncanny valley and button up tee shirt square serial killer feel would be terrifying. I really love it. My only note is as much as I dig the Andrews sisters style musical segues I would have preferred them not being re-appropriated Christmas songs

[@CinnamonGirl.11]

You are an amazing and talented cinematographer and designer. This was a timepiece and short film. I was grinning happily the whole time. Wish I was there

[@sweetaiya]

Thank you so much for sharing this special treat! You definitely out did yourself. I loved every minute of it. I can’t wait for more!❤

[@randyandbethbiggs410]

I now realize the paper 'maxi skirt' in Grandma's special things was actually a flapper dress. Hers and Grandpa's delight at my naive outlook and Grandpa's snicker as he ran out of the room makes much more sense now that I am grandma age. ❤

[@angelwright9797]

Absolutely adore everything about this 🧡🖤

[@victoriaannrodriguez]

This was so cute and I love the idea of doing a D.I.Y Halloween. Thank you for taking the time and showing us how Halloween was in the 1920s so spooktacular! Happy Halloween Practical Peculiarities!

[@MB-px7ml]

Wow this was a festive, fun Halloween treat! I love vintage Halloween! You are so talented!🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃

[@nicolehinderliter8323]

Both topics are my absolute favorite. 🌙 1920s & Halloween 🎃

[@Thepinkkkpearl]

I keep rewatching this episode! 🎃

[@ZiddersRooFurry]

My aunt had a bunch of these books as they'd once belonged to her mom. She would throw these elaborate Halloween parties, and there would be colorful paper decorations everywhere. We had lots of different games we'd play, including a scavenger hunt. I began writing poetry when I was seven because my aunt would have poems as scavenger hunt clues (I'm almost certain I owe my love of writing poems to a Bogie Book

[@TDAEON]

Omg! That frog juicer at 4:50! I so need one!

[@musichouse-]

This kind of Halloween aesthetic is exactly what I'm looking for. Doesn't hurt that the production value is also very well done!

[@amandaheart1111]

I can't even process how good this was!!! I need to buy crepe paper now

[@goobinwitgoober]

Even my algorithm is acting like it's halloween already when it's not even fall yet! It's fine though, this video is nice

[@brookie.cookie89]

Same and I LOVE it

[@frans2887]

👏🎃 I’m thoroughly impressed! This is an excellent production and I really enjoyed watching it and will definitely be making my own festooning! And I am envious of the frog shaped juicer you have in your collection! You have a good eye! Happy Halloween!

[@catholicfaithofmine2664]

This was absolutely awesome and filled with everything Halloween stands for. The treats are especially my favorite and so glad you don't shy away from the junk food including Boo Berry! I can't wait to make the popcorn balls. I will be doing these ideas next Halloween as I already have my plans this year. I look forward to the execution 😅😅 of these ideas and can grab some Halloween stuff on sale on Wednesday. The Deadly Dames did a great job and I also loved all the costumes. It shows you can do alot without having to spend tons of money. Ah the simplicity of life.

[@lorrainegoodman6435]

IV waited my whole life for someone like you ❤thanks for your wonderful ideas 💖 will put to use 😊

[@VintageSoulThrifter]

So fantastic, loved every second of this 🖤🧡👻🎃

[@XGhstap1]

I cannot believe I missed this absolutely gem of a youtube video!!!

[@Nicole-pe9pr]

This was absolutely incredible. I'm crying because there's only one of these videos.

[@nikkalcaraz]

I’m working on one for this year.

[@hollyjh3147]

This is so lovely and special. It reminds me of old Food Network Halloween specials.

[@SpellboundSierra]

This randomly popped up in my recommended and what the heck, it’s so cute! Instant subscribe!!

[@badconscience93]

This was incredible. So inspiring and just the right type of Halloween vibe I've been looking for. Your care and attention to detail does not go unnoticed. Thank you ❤

[@mzgs11]

this was so much fun it felt like a 5 min video!! too short need more thank you so much for this wonderful gift!

[@lauriewarner4848]

I love all things paper. I love all things Halloween. This was perfect.

[@jman3254]

This was just as good as any of those bye-gone Martha Stewart specials on Halloween, which I miss. I am a grown man in my early 60s, and this video filled my mind with excitement and wonder (just like when I was a little boy back in the 1960s/1970s) like you can't even imagine. Thanks

[@MANNYISTHERE]

I love this! Thank you so much for spreading this absolutely joy!!!

[@darrenwarren8868]

What a wonderful job everyone did in putting this together. It SAS informative, entertaining, and thoughtful. Great work everyone & happy Halloween!🎃

[@nikkalcaraz]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@transformaterial]

This is so wonderful! I cannot believe the algorithms didn't tell me about you earlier.. oh well at least I get to binge-watch all of your gorgeous videos as a halloween-countdown now :)

[@cyndiwidmer2891]

This was so fantastic!!! Watching you brought me so much joy, you are so creative!!! I wish you had your own show! Or brick and mortar - I would love to purchase your creations!! Thank you so much!🎃🎃🎃

[@erichernandez9499]

I hope you get to wear the halloween costume again. It's so cute...❤

[@jesseleo9195]

Awesome vintage Halloween vibes

[@Darkervibes]

are you kidding? this video is amazing! I swear I have a memory of a halloween program exactly like this from the 90s where they'd do halloween stuff like this and have little cut aways with short clips or spooky things. this is so cool :.) wish I could remember the name

[@susanconner6586]

Halloween was always my favorite holiday growing up. I watch a lot of crafting shows, especially Halloween ones. I chanced upon this video today. It is by far the BEST Halloween crafting video yet! I loved the Halloween carols. Very clever! You have a new subscriber now. Happy Halloween!

[@normangui5353]

Everything was beautiful and perfect! 🤩🙌🎉Thank you for sharing ! 🥰🎃🎃💗

[@tracy_222]

You have an amazing collection of Halloween goodies. Love the nostalgic looks🎃🐈‍⬛🧙🕷️the witches singing in harmony🧙🧙🧙great.the spooky cats you made are so creative, love the tassels. What a fantastic video🎃🎃🎃happy halloween

[@IndieAnnieJones1]

This was absolutely wonderful. What great production and beautifully entertaining. Thank you so much for all the effort and happy Halloween!

[@IndieAnnieJones1]

I hope you don't mind me saying this, but to me you're like. Christine McConnell's spooky little brother! Because you're so incredibly talented and entertaining, I had to watch this video once more. Thank you for getting me inspired for the spooky day this week. Again, have a beautiful and blessed happy Halloween🎃🍁👻

[@MakingItMyOwn]

Annie, I almost sent you this link as I thought you would enjoy it. And here you are!🧡🤍🖤

[@IndieAnnieJones1]

@@MakingItMyOwn oh how funny my spooky friend. You and I we should do a collaboration for Halloween together. I love your spooky Moody decor

[@Lets_Make_Stuff_With_Jeremy]

Top Notch! I LOOOOVED this so much!

[@aprileigsti3662]

Amazing video! Definitely hooked. I love the Halloween songs. This whole video made me so happy. ❤

[@dyskelia]

Obviously made with so much love. Very impressive 🎃👻

[@stevetayler9518]

KZbin suggestions work for once 😊 This was wonderful. Exactly the kind of thing I love. So atmospheric

[@MsRominaAguilar]

The love and care that was put into this video melts my halloweenie heart. Can't wait for this year's❤

[@tomvalveede6808]

You are the Top Ghost when it comes to making Halloween celebration videos! 🎃🎉🎉🎉 And your collection of vintage papermache Jack o Lanterns is Top Notch! 🎃 Hope to see more of you and your great ideas for celebrating Halloween! Many, thanks for everything you worked on for this video! 🎃🎃🎃🎃

[@pinkeysherbet7249]

Rachel Maksy made the pumpkin dress costume in the middle at 1:37 a few years ago on her channel!

[@emmab5838]

As a musician, I really appreciate the dissonant harmonies! Very fitting.

[@whimsywoodland]

I love everything about this! You and your team did a fabulous job! Happy Halloween!

[@Flamenco1313]

This was so delightful! You are such a creative bunch. Thank you for this 1920’s inspiration.

[@PhxVanguard]

this is so cute and so creative!

[@lanagoldsmith]

This is one of the best produced and most enjoyable videos I have ever seen. Thank you so much for making it! I appreciated all the little details (like using the broom to roll out the paper) and that you showed all the pages at the end. Loved it. Thank you!

[@nikkalcaraz]

I’m glad you loved it! Thank you. 🖤

[@brekkabloms-hancock6101]

Unbelievable! What a treat this was to watch. Thank you for the time, talent, and creativity put into it. So many unique ideas shared, with clear (and easy) directions to follow. Appreciate the free printables, too. Your attention to detail (measuring the crepe paper with a broomstick!) truely stands out. Thoroughly enjoyed, and will likely watch again every Spooky Season. Wish we could get an album of your witches singing, so wonderful! Excited to see what you come up with next!🎃

[@hopenoack8857]

This man is incredibly clever! So fun to watch 👁️🌚👻!

[@Battlestar31164]

All great fun 🎃👻🐈‍⬛ Thank you and salutations young Sir ✨ 🖤 ✨

[@rafaelibanez3484]

Loved this video! Adorable! More please! 😝

[@ksardo3353]

Exactly what I wanted to watch right now. Absolutely amazing!! First video I’ve seen from the channel and I’m a new fan!! The flip through at the end is really great as well

[@stolasthegreatprince4166]

This is way better than watching someone cooking. I need more videos like this in my life.