On Sunday, October 16, 2011 over 25 families from the surrounding Boston communities enjoyed a frightfully good time at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common. Lions, dinosaurs, punk rockers and bumble bees swarmed the room in hopes to celebrate a haunted Halloween.
Families and their little monsters were greeted by a spooky (but of course,smiling) staff, passed juices, a full american buffet, featuring fall favorites such as cider donuts, pumpkin bread, and desserts including apple and pumpkin pies accompanied by spiced apple cider.
Moms, Dads and Grandparents watched as witches and werewolves bonded over stuffed animals, goodie bags, goos and gaas. While 29 children ran around the hotel’s Grand Ballroom exploring every spookey space of the venue, 47 adults took this time to mingle with other families. “I loved seeing all the babies in their cute costumes,” said proud Mom, Masha Yatskar.
Halloween can be a tricky holiday to celebrate with young children, many of whom are still too small to fully understand or participate in the traditional treating experience of door to door visits. Continue Reading