COMPASSION isn't scary
Trick or treating vegan style
Halloween should be spooky, sweet, and compassionate! Whether you’re new to vegan living or simply looking for animal-friendly treats, Compassionate Holidays makes navigating the candy aisle easy with plenty of delicious vegan options for trick-or-treaters of all ages.
Ding dong. Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something plant-based to eat.
Ding dong. Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something plant-based to eat.
Candy with Compassion
Compassionate Holidays has everything you need to make Halloween spooky, sweet, and animal-friendly. Explore vegan candy guides, plant-based recipes, helpful tips, and links to compassionate treats and resources that make celebrating easy. From filling trick-or-treat bowls to planning a festive Halloween party, you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy all the fun without leaving compassion behind.
Vegan Halloween Costume Ideas for trick or treating
Looking for a Halloween costume that’s creative, fun, and compassionate? Check out this FARM Buzz post for vegan-friendly costume inspiration that lets you get into the Halloween spirit without compromising your values. Whether you’re planning something spooky, clever, or completely unexpected, there are plenty of ways to dress up with animals in mind.
Switch Witch
The Switch Witch is a fun Halloween tradition that lets kids enjoy trick-or-treating while making sure the candy they keep is vegan. After trick-or-treating, children leave any non-vegan candy they collected for the mysterious Switch Witch, who visits overnight and secretly swaps it for vegan candy and treats. By morning, the non-vegan sweets have disappeared and a stash of animal-friendly goodies is waiting in their place. It keeps all the excitement of costumes, collecting candy, and Halloween night while giving vegan families an easy, positive way to celebrate without missing out.
There are so many ways to make Halloween fun, festive, and compassionate. Spend an autumn afternoon apple picking, wander through a corn maze, carve pumpkins, roast the seeds, sip warm apple cider, or take the family on a hayride. Stock the trick-or-treat bowl with vegan candy, hunt for one-of-a-kind decorations at thrift stores, and complete the celebration with an animal-friendly costume and vegan makeup.
A compassionate Halloween also means looking out for local wildlife. Avoid using bleach to preserve carved pumpkins, since animals may try to eat them; a vinegar mixture is safer. When Halloween is over, dispose of pumpkins responsibly based on local wildlife guidance and composting options. In busy areas, remove pumpkins promptly so animals aren’t attracted to porches, streets, or other potentially dangerous places.
A compassionate Halloween also means looking out for local wildlife. Avoid using bleach to preserve carved pumpkins, since animals may try to eat them; a vinegar mixture is safer. When Halloween is over, dispose of pumpkins responsibly based on local wildlife guidance and composting options. In busy areas, remove pumpkins promptly so animals aren’t attracted to porches, streets, or other potentially dangerous places.
The Untold Truth Of Smarties Candies (PS - The Co-President is Vegan)
Smarties have been a Halloween favorite for generations—and they happen to be vegan, too! Even sweeter, Smarties Candy Company co-president Liz Dee is vegan herself. Discover the fascinating history behind this family-run candy company, how billions of those colorful little candies are made, and why Smarties remain a compassionate choice for the trick-or-treat bowl. Be a Smartie this Halloween and try plant-based!
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