Normally, children all around the country knock on their neighbors' doors, put on their cutest little face and their cute little costumes, and say “trick or treat” and are rewarded with candy. Any child would jump at the chance for free candy, so why not?! Hey, I know a lot of adults who would jump at the chance for free candy, too. As you get older, your costumes change, you become more mature and you eventually grow out of posing in your Buzz Lightyear and Barbie cheerleader costume for pictures. But don’t you miss that?

As we age, we miss the small things that we can no longer do (in a socially acceptable manner, anyway). Now, Halloween is the only night a year that you can wear as much (or as little) strange, funny or scary clothing as you choose, and no one will judge you for it. Instead of candy, everyone is jumping at the chance for alcohol. Instead of a Barbie cheerleader, Daddy’s little girl is suddenly a naughty kitty. Strangely enough, our parents enjoy going to Halloween parties, too. It is ironic because at these parties they have the candy that we loved as children AND the alcohol that many loved as they got older. Halloween seems to bring the Halloween tradition full-circle from child to adult. Old people can have fun, too!

Halloween brings out the fun, spooky spirits and makes for a super fun holiday for everyone to enjoy. Haunted hayrides are one of the best parts of Halloween. Pumpkin picking with your family in the day is fun, but the best part is going with friends at night to a haunted hayride and corn maze in the dark. If you’re brave enough, you may enter a real, haunted penitentiary. Make sure you bring boys to protect you, though, because they can get really scary, and sometimes you even may feel a spirit’s chill or fingernails running down your back. This actually happens, so don’t go if you are scared of that type of stuff!  

Finding a costume is another awesome part of the holiday. Dressing up is something that people of all ages can do and enjoy. Whether you’re dressed matching a group, partner or flying solo, your costume can be just about anything. From homemade to store-bought, and everything in-between, there is something for everyone. The best part is, if you don’t like how your costume turns out, there’s always next year!

Adult parties are always so fun. Who wouldn’t want to see a bunch of intoxicated old people in stupid costumes making fools of themselves by sticking their head in water, bobbing for apples’? This may be so funny to us because we used to do it as children, but adults don’t want to grow up either. Who doesn’t want to stay young forever and not have a care in the world? Halloween is a perfect way for people from one to 71 to relive childhood and have fun with friends, while celebrating a long-lived tradition. So, put on your costume, get some candy and go bobbing for apples.