Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Choice Blog: Modern Halloween

Modern Halloween
Halloween. Why do we love it? We're teenagers and we can no longer trick-or-treat, but yet there is something about this special holiday that draws in every crowd no matter what age. Halloween originated from the Celtic Festival of Samhain. People used dress up in costumes to ward off ghosts. This occasion later evolved for children to dress up as their favorite superhero, princess, or other costumes and “trick-or-treat” or roam from house to house to obtain candy or other sweet treats. There is something about the shorter days and cold, brisk weather that draws in all crowds into the spirit of this traditional holiday.
One thing that I have realized is that teenagers, although can no longer “trick-or-treat” are just as much a part of the spirit of Halloween. Scary movies have become a large tradition of the Halloween season. Horror films specifically choose release dates around Halloween. This year the movies “Sinister”, “The Possession”, “House at the End of the Street”, and “Paranormal Activity 4” have all come out around the time of Halloween. This sets the mood for the holiday and allows teenagers to still be a part of it. The constant seek for excitement and adrenaline of teenagers allow them to be the perfect target for scary movies usually rated PG-13 and R.
Sinister Movie
Adults and teenagers both also attribute Halloween with the parties occurring around this time. Colleges especially thrive under this certain ritual. This allows for everyone to participate in the ritual of dressing up in different costumes, but for this certain situation is to go out and just have fun.
 
Another thing this holiday brings is the increase in media and product sales. Costumes, decorations, lights, and movies all add to the sales that stores and movies theaters make during October. Just like Christmas, consumers go crazy for Halloween. Whether it is buying costumes and candy for children, purchasing movies tickets with your friends, or getting decorations for a party, all of these aspects add up to increase consumer sales during this time of the year. Some businesses rely on the necessities of Halloween to make a profit and we consumers, feel the need to join in the festivities. In conclusion, this festive holiday appeals to everyone and has become my favorite holiday.


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