２０２０年１0月２１日（Wed.） ハロウィーンが近づいていますが、今年のソレは通常とは同じには出来ないようです。（ニュースソース： RTE １０月２１日発 ）
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5 Halloween party games to play at home
（抜粋）家庭で楽しむ５つのパーティゲーム。
Happy Halloween!
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On Tuesday, October 13, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tony Holohan stated clearly that this Halloween will be like no other. He said that public health officials want to stop people gathering, and children and families should not move between houses trick-or-treating in the way that normally happens at Halloween.
（超抜粋）医療関係の責任者の一人が語っています“今年のハロウィーンは前例のないものになるでしょう“と。 そして要請事項として、人々が集まることを止めること、また、子供達は例年行っている家から家への trick-or-treating を行わないことを揚げています。（意訳）
However, that's not to say that households around the country can't celebrate All Hallows' Eve. Gather around a virtual fireplace and tell ghost stories; stock up on popcorn and sweets for a scary movie marathon; have a look around the house for bits and bobs so you can create your own costumes; bake barmbrack and bob for apples - this could be your best Halloween yet.
To help you make this October 31st extra special, we have found some family-friendly games that can be played at home. Have fun!
（超抜粋）とは言うものの、万聖節の前夜の祝いを行うなとまでは言えません。・・・
そこで、家庭向けのゲームなどを紹介しましょう。
Popping pumpkins
I hope you have your earplugs at the ready! All you need for this one is a packet of orange balloons. Before you blow them up, pop some sweets in some balloons, and nothing in others. Then spread them around the room or garden and let them off to pop the balloons and find the sweets.
You can also decorate the balloons with scary faces if you want to make it a creative craft too.
Ghost bowling
Another one that requires a small bit of preparation. Using either kitchen or toilet roll, draw some black eyes on them and stack them in a pyramid. Then use whatever you want for a ball; a tennis ball, a golf ball, whatever you can find in the garden shed to knock over the "ghost" pins.
Ring toss
To make a scary version of this classic game, instead of cones use a witches hat or a pumpkin. And for the rings, use some glow stick necklaces to provide more an eery vibe. Make enough rings for all the kids so they can keep them once the game is over.
Ghost-ghost-witch
A Halloween version of the class "duck-duck-goose". The witch chases the ghost around the circle, and if the witch catches the ghost, they get to put a spell on them, to make them do a funny face, do a dance, etc.
Apple bobbing
This list wouldn't be complete without apple bobbing. Fill a basin with water, get several towels, and put some apples in the water and off you go! Hands behind your back and perhaps some goggles on your face.
Happy Halloween!
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その他のオンライン・アプリなどを使って、複数ファミリー間での合同のゲームも考案出来るかも知れませんね。
何れにしても、私達は、この苦境を乗り越えるしかありません。
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