Meet Lily: The "Host a Ghost" Halloween Doll Taking Over Spooktober
Meet Lily: The "Host a Ghost" Halloween Doll Taking Over Spooktober
Forget the December elf—this October, it’s time to trade Christmas traditions for frightfully interactive Halloween fun!
If you are looking to do something outside the spirit box this spooky season, it is time to Host a Ghost. Meet Lily, the ultimate interactive Halloween doll designed to haunt your home, scare your friends and family, and ward off unwanted ghouls all October long.
The Dark History Behind the Doll
Lily isn't just a Halloween prop; she is a powerful magic charm and supernatural figure crafted to keep dark forces away from your home.
Historians track Lily’s origins back to the early 1600s, when Dutch colonists brought occult practices, pagan rituals, and warding rights from Europe to Lower Manhattan. Settlers left handmade dolls like Lily outside to frighten off local spirits and New World ghosts—an archaic custom dating back to the Vikings and the Romans.
Research reveals Lily was crafted to mimic Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed, the infamous 17th-century noblewoman known as the "Blood Countess" who was condemned for killing over 650 people.
"I found her outside my door one morning, with a note that said to not put her by mirrors or in the same room I sleep in. I gave her a flashlight so she could drain the batteries, but instead, she made my lights flicker at night. My cat would not go near her, and my dog would just stare. At times, I would be woken up from a dead sleep smelling burnt toast or sometimes a sweet, fruity smell. Her favorite color is red. That is all I know."
How to "Host a Ghost" This October
Ready to make Lily your new Spooktober tradition? The concept is simple: make your Lily doll move around and appear in a different spot for others to find every single morning!
Top 10 Ideas for Using Your Lily Doll at Home:
- The Letterbox Peek: Make Lily the creepy first sight visitors see through your letterbox.
- Pumpkin Carriage: Craft a carriage for Lily out of a spare Halloween pumpkin.
- The Morning Ghost: Put Lily in places where people wake up so she is the first thing they spot!
- Wreath Stealth: Add Lily to your front door autumn wreath—she is surprisingly stealthy!
- Closet Guardian: Tuck her inside a closet with the door slightly open to watch over someone.
- Night Light Companion: Place Lily near a night light and say goodbye to sleepiness!
- Ceiling Suspensions: Hang Lily from the ceiling for a spooky glance upward.
- Cupboard Jumpscare: Leave her inside a kitchen cupboard for a fun surprise.
- Bookshelf Surprise: Position her on a bookshelf to catch family members unawares.
- The Daily Roamer: Keep moving her around your home every night of Spooktober!
How to Treat Your Lily Doll
Every Lily doll is different, with her own distinct temper, tastes, and personality. To ensure she protects your home properly, follow these rules of care:
- Treat Her With Respect: Lily is a supernatural figure crafted to stop ill omens and counteract evil entities. Always treat her with care, and ensure children are under adult supervision when interacting with her.
- Give Her the Spotlight: Like Countess Báthory, Lily loves center stage! Take her beyond the porch beside your pumpkin—take her in the car, around town, shopping, and even to the movies. Take photos with her and post them on your social networks!
- Keep Her Included: Warding off ghosts is hard work! Lily likes to hear music, feel included, and participate in daily activities.
- Lock Her Away After October: Lily is made to protect your home during Halloween. We recommend only taking her out during October and keeping her locked away for the rest of the year—these dolls get bored when they aren't scaring off ghosts, and who knows what she'll get into!
