Halloween is one of the most prestigious holidays known to
kids. We get to wear elaborate costumes and stay out late and get lots of
candy. This was the time when sugar comas are allowed and all day we cannot sit
down because we are so excited. During the school day you have a Halloween party
and watch movies and eat popcorn. Then you come home and off you are until bed!
When I was little I always had the big bucket that was ready
to be filled. We would go to the mall, hit up the neighborhood, and then go to
my friends neighborhoods. In my step-grandmas neighborhood we would always go
to last and if you go anywhere around there you need a pillow case. All that is
handed out is king size candy bars and lots of sweets. Then we would all hang out
as a family and talk while us kids jump on the beds in the basement. These were
some of the best times of my life and I will never forget.
We begin to grow up and Halloween turns into something
different. The costumes and candy remain but in a different manner. Instead of
going to houses we all stay at each other’s. We watch scary movies and hangout
listening to music by the bonfire. Drinking monsters instead of eating candy
and ordering a million pizzas to eat. These make the memories I will never
forget. We still do dress up and don’t have a problem with it the costumes
still stay.
One thing I don’t really agree with when we mature with age
is how Halloween can mature. Many parties are held but not that kind of
parties. It is involving drinking, parting, and drugs. The costumes aren’t cute
anymore they become slutty and just something to get the guys to look at you.
The whole night means something completely different. The innocent fun is gone
and now it is just a party.
Now that I have a sister that is still in the stage of
little kid trick or treating the difference is clear to me. I enjoy Halloween at
both times but it scares me to imagine the day that my sister is grown up and
will be doing the same. I want her to stay little and always enjoy the
innocence of Halloween.
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