My thoughts on Halloween

Posted on: 31 October 2009

It's that time of year again, the last day of October, Halloween. Although it seems Halloween has almost become a week-long celebration. And, in all honesty, this is a quick rant about my dislike of Halloween. Feel free to stop reading.

I'm currently looking down my Facebook Live Feed. There's no doubt this Halloween thing has caught on across all walks of life. I think what bothers me is the huge commercial gain that comes from Halloween sales. And what is it that people are buying? Pumpkins to massacre, sweets to give to kids and chavs and flimsy plastic masks that are only ever going to be used once. One huge waste, in other words.

I hear "it's just an excuse for a party" in defence of Halloween, and who can really condone that, but why does a party on the 31st October mean you have to cover yourself in red and white paint and draw fake scars all over yourself?

Call me old fashioned, but I think Halloween is the most ridiculous excuse for a holiday that just seems to grow with popularity each year.

Yes, I'm a Halloween scrooge. Deal with it.