There are stacks of empirical studies that say this kind of social connection makes you happier, kinder, and healthier —and that these benefits can spread from person to person.
The rituals of Halloween also make people pay more attention to candy, and paying attention makes candy taste better, according to one recent study.
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I could cite more science, but you know what? So, on behalf of my family: Thank you, Halloween, for the treats! Halloween also entails some stress, and we are often willing pay for stressors like jumping with fright in a haunted house. Why would we pay for Halloween thrills and dread Thanksgiving dinner?
This is another reason cited by my son, who this year is dressed as Finn the Human from the cartoon Adventure Time. If you must know, I will dress as his bro, Jake the Dog. Tags Programs But Why. Melody Bodette. See stories by Melody Bodette. She also produces special projects for the station. See stories by Jane Lindholm. Related Content.
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And if you like scary movies, tons get released around Halloween. Decorations are a must around Halloween. People even go look at Halloween decorations like they look at Christmas lights. The best part is that there's something for everyone; some are scary , but some are just festive for fall. Carving pumpkins allow for endless possibilities; some people get really creative with their pumpkins , while others go for a classic Jack-o'-lantern.
Professional artists carve pumpkins and put all of ours to shame. If you want to really spice things up, you can even carve a pineapple instead of a pumpkin. Sometimes, watching your favorite characters celebrate is even better than celebrating Halloween yourself. Halloween episodes of TV shows are some of the best. Halloween is all the fun of a holiday, without the obligations.
There's no need to stress about finding gifts for anyone or breaking the bank, because Halloween is just about having fun with friends. Halloween isn't about pretending to be a talented chef and creating feasts for family and friends , it's about having a good time in the weeks before you have to do all that. One of the best parts about Halloween is that if you're having people over, a trip to the grocery for some store-bought snacks is totally acceptable. Haunted houses are one of those fall activities you just have to experience at least once.
And if you want to take it a step further, there are real haunted houses across the country that you can visit, and terrifying trips you can take if you're a dedicated horror fan. For those who aren't into horror, there are plenty of non-scary Halloween activities to be enjoyed. From bobbing for apples to visiting a pumpkin patch, there are tons of things to do to get in the mood for fall. The good thing about Halloween songs is that there's only a few of them, so while they're fun to listen to a few times, they won't be stuck in your head all day like Christmas songs are wont to do.
And there are plenty of great songs you can play at your Halloween party that aren't "Monster Mash. Everything becomes pumpkin spice flavored during the fall. Lattes , cheese , and even deodorant all have their own pumpkin spice options. Tons of new scary movies are coming out this fall , though there are also plenty of classic ones to watch on TV or on streaming services. From costume competitions to taking a haunted hayride, you'll never run out of things to do during Halloween. And if you're competitive, the contests are a great opportunity to show everyone why you're the best.
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