I know what you’re thinking - what’s your problem? Halloween’s a harmless way to brighten up those gloomy autumn evenings. As a girl who was weaned on the slasher movies of the '70s and '80s, I agree… to an extent.
When Irish immigrants moved to North America, they took their All Hallow’s Eve traditions with them, where they were eagerly adopted and given a local twist. Pumpkins replaced turnips, and guising became trick or treating. At the time, I thought it was the harshest decision ever handed down by a parent. Now I’m a mother myself, I kind of agree with her.
Just like my mum years before, I didn’t feel comfortable with the idea of my kids knocking on doors and demanding treats from strangers. I avoided the issue for years, as they were happy handing out sweets to the other kids, but then TikTok and Netflix happened. Suddenly they were bombarded with movies and viral videos and the Spooky Scary Skeletons dance and suddenly, our home-based Halloween nights weren’t enough.
When she takes her children out on Halloween they only visit homes that are decorated and obviously open to trick or treaters, and she says they’ve only ever had lovely, positive interactions with their neighbours.
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