Halloween is notorious for being an annual late-night filled with counting candy and sorting out sweets. Surprisingly, being vegan on this spooky day isn’t as difficult as people assume. Although the list containing the most popular of the holiday treats has been reduced, there are still some options to choose from.  (Roy Nitzan)
Halloween is notorious for being an annual late-night filled with counting candy and sorting out sweets. Surprisingly, being vegan on this spooky day isn’t as difficult as people assume. Although the list containing the most popular of the holiday treats has been reduced, there are still some options to choose from. 

Roy Nitzan

Opinion: the good and bad of Halloween

October 31, 2016

Americans are expected to spend more than $8 billion on Halloween this year and while some people like the day, others aren’t big fans. Here’s two different views on the day.

Frights make for a good night

Halloween is that time of year where you dress up, eat candy, and watch scary movies for a week. It’s a fun time for family and friends to go out, knock on every door and acquire massive amounts of sweets.

Mostly, Halloween is a fun time for all. But there are some people out there that don’t enjoy getting scared, or think they are too old to dress up. Think again. There are so many other things you can do on Halloween.

Don’t want to roam the streets in the dark?

Attend the band’s Trunk or Treat, picking candy out of decorated car trunks.

Don’t have a costume idea?

Costume Idea Zone can help you, it’s never too late to make a costume.

Don’t have a sweet tooth?

Go watch a scary movie and enjoy a bucket of popcorn.

Do you just really not feel like leaving the house?

Carve some pumpkins with your family.

There is always something to do on halloween, just have fun.

Some people may be freaked out by the clowns that have been making news across America. But there really is nothing to be afraid of. Most of the clown attacks were mostly revealed to be hoaxes.

Most importantly, don’t be afraid to go trick or treating. And just to stay safe, make sure there is a responsible adult around.

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A frightful night

Halloween is a pointless holiday. People of all ages pass out candy and watch kids run around all dressed up and with smiles on their faces. While that all sounds great, Halloween has many distasteful aspects.

Halloween is not religious and not in honor of anything. Halloween is like a made up holiday; we do not take work or school off but then run around in costumes at night. Most holidays are to honor people or for a religion or an important day in history. Although there is a reason why we celebrate halloween, nobody seems to know what it is.

Then there’s the fact Halloween can be dangerous. Most parents tell their children to not take candy from strangers, but then it’s okay on Halloween?! Anybody can alter the candy to hurt others and Halloween is the perfect time to do it. Because no matter what, children will take candy from whoever and whenever on Halloween. Most of the stories about razor blades in the candy are a myth, but they can happen.

Halloween also gives people an excuse to act stupid. People have the opportunity to get scary costumes and wreak havoc throughout the community. Right now, clowns seem to be the scare of the year which can take Halloween to a whole new level.

Halloween can also make people paranoid. Maybe you’re out trick or treating when you see a black van appear to be following you because it’s driving slowly and stays on your tail. It’s probably just a parent watching their child from the car, but on Halloween people are on edge and that’s when the fright becomes real. It is no fun watching over your shoulder for the remainder of the night.

While Halloween can be fun, the paranoia and frights have ruined the occasion for some. The whole meaning and purpose of the holiday have been forgotten, making people question the point of Halloween, leaving the excitement and joyfulness a thing of the past.

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