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Halloween: Spooky or Sweet?
Have you ever noticed that most people have a really strong opinion about Halloween? They either love it or hate it. I’m in the love column on this one for sure. I’ve always been a big fan of this spooky holiday from the time I was little until the present day.
I remember getting bundled up to go trick-or-treating in my neighborhood as a kid. I can clearly recall the walk up and down my street; it seemed so long, but the haul of candy we got was well worth it. The costumes were kind of cheesy back then; nothing like the ones kids have today. We didn’t mind it though.
When I got a little older, I acquired wonderful memories of going out in college and in Miami to costume parties and other events dressed as an angel or demon. We’d dance around in our costumes and go through spooky mazes. This fun continued for years.
Then, of course, there are the happy memories of my own children excitedly parading around in their costumes. There was the one year we all dressed up like Tootsie Rolls. Another year, we were ghosts, and others still where everyone did their own thing. We walked through the neighborhood, kids scooping up candy while the adults lagged behind having a party of their own.
Why do those of us who love Halloween love it so much? For starters, it gives us the opportunity to express our creativity. We can throw our…
