Halloween is approaching, which usually means it’s time to break out candy, costumes and scary decorations for the lawn. Although Halloween is typically viewed as a tame, almost kid-
friendly holiday, it was derived from the an old superstition that wasn’t so child­proofed.

Halloween first started with the belief that if you were to dress like a monster or ghoul they wouldn’t attack you, and you could go on with your life. What witch would attack another witch without provocation, afterall? Only allowed to roam the human world on the 31st of October, dressing up annually to avoid these terrors became a tradition. Once the enlightenment hit, and people began to think in more logical terms, their fear diminished. The dressing up, however, did not. Leading us to the beloved holiday we know today.

In McPherson High School, Halloween is still held in high regards to some of our students. When asked, many students had a fondness for this sugary holiday.

“I love Halloween,” junior Jordan Moll said. “I usually hang out with a group of friends and we watch cheesy horror movies and eat snacks. It’s really great, actually.” Some students love the social aspects, but everyone seems to enjoy the candy involved with this day.

“I get to eat a lot of candy without getting judged,” junior Hannah Estus said. “It’s my favorite holiday.” Students celebrate Halloween in different ways, according to Christopher Huff, a junior at MHS.

“I spent last Halloween on my bed, going through Netflix,” Huff said. “My favorite parts though, are the giant bags of candy I can buy in bulk that I can eat all on my own, and seeing the town decorated.”

Any way you spend Halloween can be enjoyable; it’s a holiday that any age can enjoy. Whatever you do, be safe and be conscious of the bogeymen that might come knocking on your doors asking for a treat!