Spooky candles and candle holders abound this time of the year and are a wonderful way to illuminate your holiday table. Hollowed out mini-pumpkins and gourds make great votive candle holders. If holding your Halloween party outdoors, we came across some very unique skull and pumpkin Tiki Torches that offer a spooky way to light up the night. As with anytime you use lit candles, extreme care must be taken to avoid a possible fire or injury. Never leave lit candles or torches near anything that can catch fire or unattended!

Something as simple as just changing out the regular light bulbs in your lamps to colored bulbs can make a huge difference in your party's atmosphere. You can also use small colored floodlights to focus attention on Halloween centerpieces and displays to illuminate them if they are not already lighted.

Never run extension cords across a walkway, sidewalk or door opening. This is an accident waiting to happen.

Hanging strings of decorative Halloween lights around the edge of your banquet table and around the room will really add to the festive occasion. Position your lights for the best impact on your guests. This might mean experimenting with positioning before you set them securely in place. Plastic light hooks are available at major retailers and are used to secure mini-lights. Always follow the instructions that come with the lights and use common sense for safety. The last thing you want is for a fire to start because of improperly used lighting!

Black lights can be used to illuminate fluorescent posters, paintings, costumes, and more. Black light units and there accompanying bulbs come in a variety of sizes, anywhere from six inches to four feet in length. Most are AC powered, but you can also get some of the smaller ones in battery powered.

Strobe lights work well when placed over the dance floor. A thunder and lightning simulator can add a creepy effect for outdoor parties. Strobe lights come in a variety of shapes, sizes and power ratings.