Is it just me or did Halloween look a lot different a few years ago?

Happy Halloween to everyone, may your day be filled with spooks and (somewhat) scary things. I'm not a Fall fan or a fan of anything that's not summer, but I've always enjoyed Halloween (I just wish it was in the summer or somewhere warm) and then I'd enjoy it even more LOL.

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I had some of the best Halloweens when I was growing up. My best friend lived in a community with a ton of houses so that was always the go to spot for trick or treating. On Halloween Day, I'd come home from school, get my costume on and then head to my best friend's house with my family. We would put the last minute touches on our Halloween costume and then would come down the stairs all dressed up and take pictures. Once we took our pictures we were off to trick or treat throughout the whole neighborhood and we always got a TON of candy. Seriously, so much candy that it felt like we won the lottery as kids. There was one house we always avoided because a dentist lived there (sorry to all dentists, we get it) and there was one house we always went to because they gave away huge candy bars. Once we got back to my best friend's house the party wasn't over....

My best friend's mom was a great cook and she made the most amazing desserts so part 2 of the night started then. We had a little Halloween party at the house, listened to Halloween music, ate amazing food, traded candy and had such a fun night. I always remember these special memories when Halloween comes around and will always cherish them.  We trick or treated and kept the tradition going for as long as humanely possible LOL

Is Halloween really the same today?

It may be just me, but I don't think people get as excited or do as much for Halloween these days compared to the past. Trunk or treats seem to be very big around here, but the passion for trick or treating just doesn't seem to be around anymore. Some kids aren't as into it or celebrating the big day and shockingly people don't even celebrate Halloween anymore...It just seems different and hopefully the spirit of Halloween will get greater and continue on.

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