Halloween is a time for all, tall or small, late at night and full of frights. But how old is too old for people to roam the streets and get tricks and treats? Does it really matter who goes out, will it cause issues and shouts? I personally don’t think so; I believe anybody can have a fun and joyous time on Halloween night.
Some may say that it’s weird for people who aren’t kids to go out and trick or treat. But the point of the holiday is to be weird and scare people. When else are you allowed to dress up as anything you can think of and get scared for fun? Anyone who judges anyone else who wants to go out and have fun and trick or treat on Halloween is a bad sport because they hate fun.
Halloween is a holiday for everyone to celebrate and enjoy, no matter their age. The older you get, the more opportunities open: parties, scary movies and most importantly you can drive to neighborhoods with better candy. Sugar and sweets are what most people would consider to be important for Halloween and the older you are, the less limited you are by your area. Everyone wants to go and get king sized candy from every house. No one wants to miss out on trick or treating.
Trick or treating is an amazing opportunity for families to strengthen their ties and have fun. Who is to say that teenagers, adults and even grandparents can’t dress up in costumes and have fun just as kids do. Halloween is an opportunity for them to pass on traditions as well. For example, some of my fondest memories come from me and my grandfather, my peepaw, egging houses every Halloween.
Not to mention, trick or treating is primarily done at night, which is weird to consider as it’s supposed to be just for kids. Kids are supposed to have plenty of sleep and go to sleep early, especially since Halloween is usually on a school night. So, this gives a significant advantage to the older audience who don’t have to go to bed early. So, if Trick or Treating is flawed for both sides, then why not let everyone celebrate?
In the end, Halloween is a time for all. It’s a time to go out late and have fun with friends, family and strangers. So regardless of age, any person can celebrate Halloween and go trick or treating, because it’s a time for everyone.
