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Get ready to get spooky and celebrate Haunted Refrigerator Night on Oct. 30! This day was created in 2006 by a group of friends who wanted to have a fun way to celebrate Halloween. Since then, it has become an annual tradition for people all over the world to open up their refrigerators and see what ghastly surprises lurk inside. It's a great way to have some scary fun with your family and friends, so make sure you join in the festivities this year!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of Haunted Refrigerator Night</div><div class='timeline-text'>A group of friends decided to celebrate Halloween in a unique way, leading to the inception of Haunted Refrigerator Night.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Annual Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>The original creators hosted the celebration for the second time, making it an annual tradition.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Expansion</div><div class='timeline-text'>Word about the holiday spread, and by 2010, it was being celebrated by people all around the world.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Official Listings</div><div class='timeline-text'>Haunted Refrigerator Night got enlisted in several calendars of obscure holidays, gaining wider recognition.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Social Media Trend</div><div class='timeline-text'>The holiday became a trending topic on various social media platforms, promoting shared experiences and increased participation.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Decorate your refrigerator</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take out all the food and decorate your refrigerator in a spooky haunted theme. Cover it in spider webs and put glow-in-the-dark skull and crossbones stickers inside.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a Frightening Fridge Party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite all your friends to come over and dress up like their favorite creepy creature. Have them bring their own scary snacks, like "eyeball" cupcakes and "bloody" juice, and play games to see who can survive the night.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write a Haunted Refrigerator Story</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Choose one of the items from your refrigerator, like a jar of pickles or a carton of eggs, and write a scary story about it coming alive and causing havoc in your kitchen.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a Haunted Refrigerator Costume</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create your own unique costume inspired by a haunted refrigerator. Cut out two large circles from cardboard and use fabric paint to draw on designs like the shelves and door handles. Then wear it proudly on Halloween night!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go Ghost Hunting in Your Refrigerator</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Turn off all the lights, get out your flashlight, and go exploring inside your refrigerator for any spooky spirits or ghastly ghouls that may be lurking inside.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's fun for the whole family</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Haunted Refrigerator Night is the perfect excuse to get the whole family together and spook each other out! It's a great way to find out what your family members are like at their scariest, while also creating some unforgettable memories. Plus, it's much less dangerous than going to an actual haunted house or amusement park!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It doesn't cost anything</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Unlike most Halloween activities, Haunted Refrigerator Night is the ultimate budget activity. All you need is imagination and a few household items like glow sticks or lights. That means no expensive costumes or special decorations - just plenty of fun and scares!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It helps kids learn about food safety</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>In addition to being great entertainment, Haunted Refrigerator Night also serves as a teaching opportunity when it comes to food safety. By playing this hilarious game, children can learn how quickly bacteria grows on foods that have been left in the fridge too long and how important it is to store things properly.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Refrigerators can trace their origins back to the Ice Age</h3><p class='facts-content'>In essence, refrigeration is an extension of a food preservation method practiced since the Ice Age, when food was stored in colder areas like caves and cellars to prolong its shelf life.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The first commercial fridge cost as much as a house</h3><p class='facts-content'>The first commercial refrigerator was launched in 1927. It was called ‘Monitor-Top’, and it cost about $525. That would be equivalent to around $7,000 today—roughly the price of a small house!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Fridges used to be sold like cars</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the 1930s, refrigerators were considered a luxury item. Just like car dealerships today, they were sold at exclusive stores and even offered financing options.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Your fridge is likely your most used appliance</h3><p class='facts-content'>On average, a person opens the fridge door between 15 and 20 times a day. That’s over 7,000 times a year!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The coldest place in your fridge isn't the freezer</h3><p class='facts-content'>The coldest part of your fridge is the back of the lowest shelf—not the freezer! This is why it’s the best place to store highly perishable foods like raw meat and fish.</p></div></div>
Haunted Refrigerator Night is celebrated on October 30 every year. In 2024 Haunted Refrigerator Night will occur on a Wednesday.
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