Did you know? The word ghost comes from the Middle English and Old French words goost, which was derived from the Latin spiritus. Its related to the Greek word pneuma, meaning breath or spirit, which is also where the English word pneumonia comes from.

Creative Coloring Ideas:
• Here are five ideas for coloring a ghost:
• Moonlit Spirit: Color the entire ghost white and add gray shading around it. Add pale blue highlights on its edges, and draw a subtle crescent moon above the ghosts head.
• Spooky Night: Color the ghost black with red undertones to give it an eerie glow. Use purple for the background and add some green shading at the bottom of the image to create depth. Draw a few bats flying around the ghost in dark gray or black.
• Glowing Ghostly Figure: Paint the ghost bright yellow, adding orange highlights on its edges. Color the background with alternating shades of blue and purple to create a starry night sky effect. Add some sparkles around the ghost using white paint for extra shine.
• Daytime Spirit: Make the ghost light green and add gray shading to create depth. Use a soft yellow or cream color for the background, adding a few clouds in the corner. Draw a small rainbow across the image with bright colors like red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.