Halloween is one of my favorite holidays of the whole year, and this year, I've realized how important it truly is to get into the spirit of this Fall holiday.
A lot of people think Halloween is just a one day, insignificant few hours of fun every October. However, here are 5 top-notch reasons why these people are wrong: it is better for your health to celebrate Halloween.
1. It is socially acceptable to act like someone you're not.
We all know the line from the infamous Mean Girls movie, "I'm a mouse, DUH!"
But it's actually true - girls dress up as animals quite often. It's easy, affordable, and frequently the cutest outfit choice for us college girls. Regardless of if your costume is an animal or anything else, Halloween is about dressing up as someone or something you are not. It's an exciting night where you're expected to not be yourself. It's kind of therapeutic.
2. You get to bring out the weirdest side of your personality.
Halloween is when you get to express yourself, and potentially unleash your inner freak. Secretly obsessed with Harry Potter? You can be your favorite character and no one would think twice about it. Are you a closet Star Wars nerd? Spend $100 on that full-body Darth Vader megasuit, everyone will compliment you on it. You physically cannot receive judgement tonight. Honestly, this is VERY therapeutic.
3. The weirder you look, the better.
Sometimes it's a little nerve-racking to wear that crazy costume where you look like something attacked your face, especially in college when you're worried about what people think of you more than any other time in your life. But tonight is the night to wear it. You actually look weirder for dumbing down that awesome zombie face make up you love to do. Give your costume 100% this Halloween.
4. There are so many Halloween parties, you get to dress in at least 3 different costumes per year.
At a big college like UGA, there will probably be three or more Halloween events by October 10th, and obviously you can't have three different Instagram posts in the same costume! So go all out on every costume, but don't underestimate the power of a good "Do It Yourself Halloween Costume" Pinterest search.
5. You will eat all the candy your little heart desires and no one will even notice.
Everyone gains holiday weight... Sometimes you just have to indulge yourself and Halloween is one of those times. You won't be wearing a bathing suit anytime soon so enjoy yourself this Halloween holiday season.
Just go crazy this Halloween. Letting loose is what this season is all about!
