A year ago on Oct 31st I mused about whether Halloween was a holiday or not.  My conclusion was strictly speaking, based on the common definition of a holiday, Halloween is not one.

What goes around comes around

As I was thinking about today’s post it occurred to me to rant a bit about how people treat Oct 31st as a holiday even though it’s not.  I suddenly had a sense of deja vu.

I checked last years post and sure enough, that rant was already covered.  At least I am consistent.

Some more thoughts on All Hallows Eve

Holiday or not (and it is not) the common practices of wearing costumes and going around the neighborhood in the evening asking your neighbours for treats does have some real merit.

Merit you say; well the act of giving makes most feel good and for the young (who make up most of the recipients) the act of recieving candy, or some similar treat, is not too bad.

The candy manufacturer’s in North America do 50% of their sales in October so they are happy too.  A day which has celebratory behaviours that give pleasure to most can’t be that bad (holiday or not)

Fortunately, although the catchphrase is “trick or treat”  I find that not too many play tricks, mostly being happy with the treats.  Of course we have consistently given out candy, so no reason to pull tricks on us.

All for Now

Those costumed blighters are at the door screaming for a trick or a treat so I got to go.   Happy Halloween all.