I saw a post on LinkedIn this morning berating the costs people were going to be spending today in the UK and USA on all things related to Halloween. So here’s to balance things from my perspective, particular as I am chronologically a year older today…
- Coming Together with Friends and Family
It can be only too easy to allow the days and weeks to go past with vague commitments to meet up and do things with friends and family but Halloween is one of those dates which are fixed in the annual calendar. If it’s something we like to do and have kids that like to get dressed up, toast marshmallows and go trick of treating, the 31st October is a day we can’t ignore. - Potential For Interacting with Neighbours
Some people love an excuse to add a few extra packs of sweets to the shopping trolley to have for trick or treaters, particularly the older generation whose family may have moved away. You may feel that you’re annoying them, but in reality, you and your children may be the only people they have spoken to this week in real life. - Boosting the Economy
A lot of us try to buy local, whether it’s sweets from the man on the market or pumpkins from a local farm. All these small purchases help our local SMEs to not only keep the tills ringing but also give them a date in their calendar to aim for when purchasing stock and decorating their shops. - Actually Going Outside to “Trick or Treat”
When was the last time you went outside for a walk during a work week? Just doing something different feels good ! - An Opportunity to Watch Scary Movies
A perfect time to snuggle under a blanket with the other half and watch something scary; always fun, especially if there are left over chocolates to eat!
Happy Halloween to you all 🙂
