Forget Thanksgiving, disregard Christmas — Halloween [1] is the most amazing holiday we've got. There's something about celebrating All Hallows' Eve [2] that gets us excited — dressing up, eating tons of candy, and lighting the jack-o'-lanterns can't come soon enough. If you're a devotee like us, these reasons Halloween is the best celebration ever will make your whole day. Can't we wear costumes all year long?
Everything is pumpkin flavored, and it's glorious.
Like these yummy (and rich) pumpkin bars [5]!
Planning a creative costume is a new challenge every year.
It's freeing to try on a different identity for one day a year with a creative costume idea [6]. Challenge accepted!
If you want a thrill, there are haunted houses all over the place.
America has some genuinely terrifying haunted houses [7] for those brave enough to make it through.
There are so many games to play that are only acceptable on Oct. 31.
Bobbing for apples can only happen in the Fall — it just makes sense!
Houses are decked out with fun and spooky decor.
There are so many affordable decor options [8] that will turn your house into a Halloween [9] wonderland.
Looking for costume ideas never gets boring.
In fact, it's so fun that we're pretty much researching costumes all year long. Then when it's crunch time, there are lots of last-minute costume ideas [10] that you can throw together the day of Halloween [11].
There is nothing better than a spooky Halloween party.
Throw a spectacular All Hallows' Eve bash [12] so that you don't have to go searching for a celebration outside of your home. Who doesn't love a costume party?
Jack-o'-lanterns light up the night.
Choose a creative pumpkin stencil [13] and turn your gourd into a front-porch masterpiece. You'll feel so accomplished once it's flickering for everyone to see.
It's candy corn season!
Be careful; candy corn [14] is dangerously addicting. We indulge as soon as Fall arrives.
You get to visit the pumpkin patch.
Searching for the perfect pumpkin [15] is one of the best challenges that Halloween [16] brings. Sometimes multiple pumpkin patch visits are necessary.
Apple cider is the drink of choice.
Whether you drink your apple cider [17] on its own or spiked for a celebration, it's a comforting beverage that will get you in the spirit.
You can craft lots of festive decorations.
Transform your home with easy decor ideas [18]. You can opt for scary or sweet; it's up to you and what kind of style you like.
There is candy everywhere. Seriously, it's everywhere.
It's the time of year when you can feast on your favorite sweets [19] and you're not allowed to feel guilty about it! What's Halloween [20] without a little candy?
The Halloween movies and specials are amazing.
Movies like Hocus Pocus [21], Halloweentown [22], and Casper are nostalgic classics [23] you can look forward to watching every October. You're never too young to watch them.
You can dress up as something funny, sexy, scary — whatever you want!
Get in touch with a side of yourself you don't normally express with your Halloween costume [24]. The holiday embraces all people; that's why it's so wonderful!