Halloween is almost here. Fans of all things scary have many ways to show their enthusiasm. They can wear costumes and decorations. They can go to parties and eat treats. They can celebrate this holiday in style!
You can get a small design or a complete sleeve tattoo. Here are some spooky hand tattoos you should get this October.
Jack-o’-lanterns
Jack-o’-lanterns are a symbol of Halloween. People make them out of pumpkins or other vegetables. They carve faces and put candles inside. They light up the darkness on Halloween night.
Hand tattoos are trendy. They can add colour and personality to your body.
Jack-o’-lantern comes from an Irish story. It is about Stingy Jack. He tricked Satan into becoming a coin. He did not let Satan take his soul when he died.
Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice is a famous Halloween character. He first appeared on Broadway. His suit is now a popular costume.
Beetlejuice also inspired a cartoon show. It ran from 1989 to 1991. It used the same style as the movie. It had whimsical drawings from the movie scenes.
Beetlejuice needs to be called three times. Then he can offer his services.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
The Nightmare Before Christmas is a beloved holiday movie. It came out in 1993. It used clay animation. It had a mysterious and enchanting atmosphere.
The movie is about Jack Skellington. He wants a different celebration at Christmas Town. He finds a new way to enjoy Christmas.
Tim Burton wrote the story. He worked as an animator at Disney. He pitched it as a clay animation film in 1983.
Death’s-head hawkmoth
The Death’s-Head Hawkmoth is a giant moth that flies at night. It has skull markings on its chest.
This tattoo has a deep meaning. It symbolizes death, life, passion, sensuality and transformation.
The Death’s-Head Hawkmoth appears in many books and paintings as a bad sign. For example, Thomas Hardy’s The Return of the Native and William Holman Hunt’s The Hireling Shepherd.
Pumpkin and tooth
You don’t have to be a big fan of Halloween to get a tattoo for this holiday. Many ideas fit with its themes. Pumpkin and tooth tattoos are great for hand tattoos. They are scary and cute at the same time!
Pumpkins are decorations for the autumn months. Teeth are symbols of evil forces. This tattoo combines both of them.
Michael Myers
Michael Myers is perfect for horror movie fans who want a tattoo idea. He is ruthless and emotionless. He makes people nervous!
