Halloween may be weeks away, but that doesn't mean that you can't get into the spirit as early as now. That's why for this week's Top 5 Friday, we've decided to share our top Halloween website picks. Whether you're looking for costume ideas, brushing up on your ghost stories, or just want have a spooky time online, these 5 creepily awesome website should do the trick (or treat).

Halloween.com - Looking for a comprehensive online guide for this spooky holiday? Visit Halloween.com and you'll most likely get all the information you need. The site has been around since the mid-90s and it continues to help people find Halloween info to this day. Halloween.com gives you the lowdown on the holiday's history, movies about Halloween, as well as how other countries celebrate it. It even gives you costume ideas (both elaborate ones and last-minute types) for all ages.

Halloween Web - Whether you're throwing a Halloween party or simply attending one, this website is a must-visit. Halloween Web focuses on topics related to Halloween events and activities. Not only does it have a long list of costume ideas, but this website also provides information about Halloween decorations and handing parties. Need recipes for food and drinks? Look no further. It even provides information on pranks and tricks to help you spice up the party.

It isn't just fun and games at Halloween Web though. The site also has a whole section about safety information to ensure that in spite of all the creepiness, people remain safe during the holiday.

HorrorFind.com - Believe it or not, there's actually a search engine dedicated to all things horror. If you're looking for ways to spook people on Halloween, this is a great place to start. The site organizes topics by category (i.e. Witches, Monsters, Haunted Houses, etc.) making stuff easy to find.

If you don't have time to sift through the topics, you can always do a direct search using the search box at the top part of the page.

The Pumpkin Lady - What better way to showcase you artistic skill during this holiday than by carving pumpkins? If you're looking for new ideas for you next pumpkin carving session, then be sure to swing by this site. It provides patterns, pictures, and even video tutorials to let you carve pumpkins like a pro.

Wondering who the Pumpkin Lady is? Her name Lisa Berberette. Lisa is a mom who began her pumpkin career when her kids asked her to help them carve a pumpkin. After that, she started doing it for her friends and relatives, and pretty soon she was hired by a local amusement park that then put her works on TV. Lisa's pumpkin carving skills became so well-known that she has even "carved for the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Martha Stewart, and had the honor of being an expert judge for the Food Network's Extreme Pumpkin Challenge."

Halloween Ghost Stories - The site's name pretty much says it all. HGS gives you Halloween Ghost Stories, no more, no less. From Classic tales of horror to urban legends and to tales that are just plain bizarre, this website is a great source for stories to tell around the campfire.

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