The Cost of Halloween

I always thought Halloween was a fun, easy holiday. Kids dressed up and went out in search of the house that gave the best candy. As I got older, it was fun to take my younger cousins trick or treating and possibly to dress up a little. My friends and I would make shirts of superheroes or we would usually be creative with what we had instead of going to look for costumes. This year was the first time in a while that I actually looked at costumes since I don't have the resources to make anything here and the first time ever that I bought candy for the holiday (we had kids come trick or treat in our hall). Why would people want to spend $50 on a costume that they are guaranteed to wear for one day then either toss or pass on to someone else if it doesn't fall apart? The prices are ridiculous! Not only that, but it is very possible to spend a fortune on candy. I didn't realize how quickly the candy disappears. My roommate and I went through a little over four bags of candy just on some little kids who came to the hall! We almost had to stop letting the kids come! I also read a quick fact that said people spend more on Halloween than any other holiday, except for Christmas. I guess its a fun, playful holiday for everyone but those who finance it!