Does Trick-or-Treating Get Overrated As You Get Older?
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Every year when Halloween rolls around, the same argument arises: are you “too old” to go trick-or-treating? Some people agree that once you are a teenager, it’s time to put the pillowcase away and move on to haunted houses, halloween parties, and movie nights. But Halloween is a rare, timeless tradition that lets you step back into your childhood for a night. So have fun with your friends and keep the Halloween spirit alive on the last night of October.
Trick-or-Treating isn’t just about the candy and chocolates (but let’s be real, it's a major perk). It is about the ambiance of the glowing jack-o’-lanterns, the creative costumes, and the feeling of community as you sprint through neighborhoods trying to collect the most candy and seeing everyone else dressed up to celebrate the night with you. It is the one night a year to go all out, whether it's letting out your inner child or your creativity shine to go knock on random doors with your friends in hopes for full size candy bars. The carefree fun that is experienced during trick-or-treating doesn’t have an age limit.
Additionally, keeping traditions alive matters. As we get older, our lives get busier with school, work, and responsibilities that start to pile up. But trick-or-treating gives you a chance to slow down and reconnect with a time of joy and childhood. It is not about acting childish though, it is about holding on to the traditions that bring people together and reminds you why Halloween is so exciting in the first place. No matter your age, there is something special about reliving those memories and creating new ones with the people you care about.
People say that once you get older, trick-or-treating just isn’t the same. You don't need to spend the night chasing the houses with the “good candy” anymore, and maybe you would enjoy a haunted maze or a Halloween get-together more. It is fair since the joy from Halloween evolves as you grow older, but that doesn’t mean you have to ditch trick-or-treating entirely. Still swing by a few houses, snatch up the fun-sized Twix bars, and relive the nostalgia. Instead of making it the main event, it can be something added to your night.
Trick-or-treating isn’t overrated, it is just adaptable. You don't have to trek though the whole neighborhood with a pillowcase anymore, but taking time to go out and knock on doors keeps the tradition alive and gives you a chance to re-experience the best parts of your childhood. So don't miss out on the knock, the squeak open, and the “trick or treat!” this Halloween.
