This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Clemson chapter.
The Best Things About Halloween
Since Fall has already arrived (although the weather may not agree), and I am
already planning my Halloween party, I thought I would share with you some of
what I believe the best things about Halloween are.
1. Dressing Up
There is nothing more fun than getting to pretend to be something you’re
not, and have an excuse to do it without people making fun of you (which is
why I can’t dress like Cinderella every day). You can be anything from the
traditional witch to a sexy reindeer (yes, that exists), and go crazy for just
one night.
See? I told you.
2. Halloween Candy
My roommate and I always get extra excited when we can go to the grocery
store and pick up a bag of Halloween candy. Yes, you can buy candy any other
day of the year, but not a huge bag full of Milky Ways and Twix and Snickers
all together in fun, bite-sized pieces. That you can stuff your face with. And
not feel horrible about.
3. Hocus Pocus
All hail the reigning champion of Halloween movies. You can argue about that
all you want, but you’ll never win. There are so many reasons this movie is
the best. Bette Midler’s version of “I Put A Spell On You?” Sarah Jessica
Parker’s entire character? All the hilarious sexual innuendos that you missed
as a child? Everything about this movie is beautiful.
4. Halloween Decorations
I wish I could decorate for Halloween every day of the year. I love driving by
houses and seeing graveyards and vampires and all sorts of spooky
creatures. Plus, who doesn’t love those awesome giant spider webs that are
literally indestructible and impossible to use?
6. Haunted Houses
I worked at a month-long haunted house for two years, and it was the best
time of the year. Scaring people is a lot of fun, especially when people come
specifically for that reason. Whether you’re the one doing the scaring, or
you’re the one peeing your pants, haunted houses are a source of adrenaline
that can’t be replicated any other time of the year.
So there you have it. All the best parts of the best time of the year. Make sure you’re
getting your costume ready and don’t forget to stock up on all that Halloween candy!
Happy Haunting!