Why I Love Halloween

My favorite costume from the ward Halloween party. The Wolf who ate grandma!

There are lots of things I dislike about Halloween, too much candy, scary things and all the money you put into it (costumes, gas for going places, candy for passing out which your husband winds up eating instead). But...There's some things about Halloween that I absolutely love and because of that will never stop enjoying it.

To me, it's the one day of the year that you can be who ever you want to be - no restrictions - it doesn't matter what your education is, your family situation, your human-ness or even your financial circumstances. If you've always wanted to be an astronaut - go for it. Wish you were born during a different generation - no problem. Want to be part of the cartoon world - easy. Have a secret desire to be something other than human - we can handle that. Dream of being an animal - they are in abundant supply.

It's the only night where you can see actual SUPER-HUMANS like Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and the Incredible Hulk (among others).

No one questions you abilities or doubts your authenticity. Your whole personality can change - you can be someone else in and live in another life for 24 hours (well, more like 18ish). HOW COOL IS THAT!!! It's the biggest most celebrated day of pretend EVER! Everyone is doing it, even your neighbor who gets a kick out of just passing out candy.

Let's face it, you don't have to go and collect all that candy, you don't have to go to any parties - even though they are fun and make the day even better, you don't even have to put on a costume if you don't want to. You can just imagine and pretend all by yourself that you are who/what you've always dreamed of being - or at least who/what you've dreamed of this year.

Halloween is also a great day to spend with family or friends and just have fun. If you are into scary things - go get scared! If you are into sweet things - go collect a bag full of candy! If you are into hanging out - plan a party! If you are into dressing up - the sky is the limit!

So for me, Halloween is way more than candy or ghost and goblins - it's a day for dreaming big!!!