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Embracing the Spooky Season: The Scotts' Enchanting Halloween Traditions
2024-10-28
Drew Scott and Linda Phan, the beloved HGTV stars, are embracing the Halloween spirit with open arms. From hosting a lively kids' party to transforming their home into a spooky spectacle, the couple is determined to make the most of the haunting holiday.
Unleashing the Wild Things: A Family Affair
Dressing Up and Letting Loose
Drew Scott, 46, and Linda Phan, 39, recently revealed that they hosted a delightful kids' party to celebrate the spooky season. Donning costumes inspired by the classic children's book "Where the Wild Things Are," the couple and their two young children, Parker and Piper Rae, fully immersed themselves in the Halloween festivities."We had a little kids party this morning," Phan shared with PEOPLE, "and we dressed up as Where the Wild Things Are. Piper and Parker are both Max, and we're Wild Things." The Property Brothers star added, "Because they're the bosses of us, and so we did that this morning."A Haunting Tradition
The Scott family's Halloween celebrations don't stop there. Drew's brother, Jonathan Scott, and his partner, Zooey Deschanel, are known for hosting an "epic Halloween party" every year, complete with a haunted house and other spooky surprises."He just goes all out with a haunted house and everything, which is amazing," Drew Scott said. "So Halloween is one of our favorite, I call it a holiday. For us, it's considered a holiday."Welcoming the Neighborhood
The Scotts' Halloween festivities extend beyond their own family. They also enjoy welcoming the neighborhood trick-or-treaters and providing them with a truly memorable experience."At our house, we have a projection system on the outside, so we have this super creepy facade on the house," Scott explained. "Well, I say creepy, but it is like a fun-" Phan quickly interjected, "It's creepy."The couple then shared their tradition of sitting in the driveway, enjoying pizza and handing out candy to the eager trick-or-treaters. "We'll end up having a thousand kids come through the neighborhood," Scott said. "So we like to park there, hand out candy, eat pizza. That's our night."A Spooky Spectacle
The Scotts' Halloween celebrations are not just about dressing up and handing out candy. They take pride in transforming their home into a spooky and captivating display for the neighborhood."We have a projection system on the outside, so we have this super creepy facade on the house," Scott revealed. "Well, I say creepy, but it is like a fun-" Phan quickly clarified, "It's creepy."The couple's dedication to creating a truly immersive Halloween experience for the local children is evident in their attention to detail and their commitment to making their home a must-see destination on the neighborhood's trick-or-treat route.A Shared Passion for the Spooky Season
Drew Scott and Linda Phan's enthusiasm for Halloween is palpable, and it's clear that they relish the opportunity to celebrate the holiday with their family and the community."Halloween is one of our favorite, I call it a holiday," Scott said. "For us, it's considered a holiday." The couple's dedication to creating a memorable and spooky experience for their children and the neighborhood is a testament to their love for the holiday and their desire to share the joy of the season with others.As the Scotts continue to embrace the Halloween spirit, their family's traditions and the unique ways they celebrate the holiday serve as an inspiration for others who share their passion for all things spooky and festive.