Bobbing for Apples

By Selma90

When I was growing up, bobbing for apples was an autumn game staple.  You knew if you went to any party during the fall, a tub or pool full of floating apples promised fun for children and adults.  We didn’t worry about sharing germs; everyone was more concerned about having a good time. It’s been years since I’ve seen children chomping down on floating apples and with good reason.  People realized bobbing for apples isn’t sanitary.  Despite this realization, apples can still be included in your fall festivities.

Including apples in your celebration can be as simple as putting a variety of them in a bowl as a centerpiece for your fall event.  Later, you can use these apples for a game of Name that Apple and have guests compete to name each apple variety.  Other options include making candy apples, apple fritters, or apple pies and serving them to your guests.  Cold or warm homemade apple cider can be your beverage of choice for an afternoon event.  If you’re looking for an apple craft to make during the festivities, covering apples with cinnamon cloves makes a fragrant deodorizer.   

You can still do a variation of bobbing for apples.  You can give guests apples to place in front of themselves on a table.  Have your guests compete to eat their apples without using their hands.  The water may be missing, but your guests will still have a great time munching on their apples.

October 10th, 2009 by Yolanda D. Young | Posted in Party Planning, Season Celebrations | (0)