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6 Reasons Why Halloween Is The Best Holiday

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6 Reasons Why Halloween Is The Best Holiday
Marcus Martin Raul Hernandez

Most people I know seem to like Christmas better than any other holiday. I, however, think Halloween is the best for several reasons. So, break out those costumes, cider, and pumpkins and get ready to have the greatest Halloween this weekend!


1. Haunted Houses.

I’m one of those gals that love adrenaline. When I go into a haunted house, I’m waiting for those monsters to pop out and scare the living daylights out of me because it gets my blood pumping and it makes me feel so excited! Not to mention, going to haunted houses with friends or a significant other is a great bonding experience (I definitely have jumped into a friend’s arms during a haunted house because I got so scared).


2. Apple cider, pumpkin seeds, candy, pumpkin flavored things (PSLs), food in general.

Shout-out to my foodies! I absolutely love food and Halloween brings out some of the best food out there! Apple cider is the bomb.com as well as all things pumpkin. The taste of pumpkin in my coffee brings out the fall essence and lights up my face. Also, that trick-or-treating brings in all of the candy! Comfort food for days.


3. It happens during fall.

Fall is such a lovely season. The trees look like paintings and famous pictures and it’s sweater-weather –yes! Break out those oversized sweaters, leggings, and fuzzy socks (if that’s what you’re into). So, not only do you get to enjoy all of the festivities Halloween has in store, but you also get to enjoy this beautiful season.


4. Pumpkin carving/decorating.

Pumpkin carving is for everyone—even the not-so-artistically-inclined (like myself). During this process, you get to take the seeds and guts out (and make it into delicious food if you choose), and then cut chunks out of a pumpkin with a knife to create a design! Put a candle in there and you have a beautiful Halloween decoration. So much fun! This is also a great bonding activity for friends, family, or significant others.


5. Scary movies.

Again, with the love for adrenaline: A good scary movie gets the blood pumping and excitement rolling. Who doesn’t love laughing after someone jumps from a scary part in a movie? I love it. Everyone is always sitting there like NO, DON’T GO IN THERE!!!! Of course, they go in there—that’s how scary movies work. It cracks me up. Even cute Halloween movies like Hocus Pocus and Halloween Town are great!


6. Costumes.

I know costumes can be expensive and spending money is sad, but there are cheap ways of coming up with costumes. Look what you have in your closet and think of different characters you could be just with the stuff you already have in your closet. I’m going to be Peter Pan this year and all I have for that is a long green shirt, brown fleece lined leggings, brown boots, and a brown belt. I’m getting green felt from the dollar store to make a hat. Getting to wear a costumes makes it 100 percent socially acceptable to dress like anybody/thing for a night!


There are so many other reasons why I think Halloween is the best holiday, but this is a solid start. Go have fun and make good choices!

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