Make up, fake teeth, masks, wigs, candy, and hayrides: these are just a few things that are associated with Halloween. This holiday, celebrated on October 31st, is one of my favorite holidays. Every year I anticipate the coming day and prepare to celebrate in various ways.
One of the most anticipated activities of the Halloween season is trick-or-treating. Every year millions of people dress up in various costumes. Anybody can wear anything; such as masks, make up, dresses, or capes, and nobody will think differently of them. One of the things I most like to wear is a mask because nobody knows who is behind it. A person can act like anybody or be anybody and they will not be judged because you can not tell who they are. The ultimate prize or reward you receive at the end is the candy.
A scarier aspect of the season is the haunted house. However, it is not always in a house. People decorate a variety of buildings like barns, houses, factories, and garages. Within these places there are terrifying things displayed to instill fear in the customers. For example, there may be mad scientists, beheaded bodies, victims screaming, chainsaws, clowns, spiders, and flashing lights. Some houses even offer a haunted hayride which contain similar ideas for scaring people. However, if you survive the frightening experience, customers often receive apple cider and cinnamon donuts as a reward.
Furthermore, a fun activity for people of all ages that has been going on for many years is pumpkin carving. The first step involves cutting out a hole in the top and scooping out the guts. The inside of a pumpkin is cold and slimy. Some people even keep the pumpkin seeds and roast them for eating. Once the pumpkin is cleaned out, the carver may cut out any shape or design they wish. For example, some carve a face, a scene, or an animal. A pumpkin can be decorated any way you wish. Sometimes a candle is even placed inside to make it more eerie, give it more effect, or give the illusion of movement.
Over the years I have been a variety of characters. When I was little I was always a princess. I have been Little Red Riding Hood, Scream, and a bloody skeleton. This year I am going to be Batman!
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