Laura E. HallA question as we head into fall: why do you think Americans like Halloween so much? 🎃
Looking for perspectives from people in the US, and from people outside the US
I have my theories but I'm curious to know what others think!
Kirk@lauraehall I am in the US!
Firstly, I think there is a wide variety of appeal, from young to old, and lots of ways to celebrate- parties, get togethers, activities, decor, baking, dressing up... something for anyone, I reckon.
And, it is very easy to exploit commercially, so industry keeps it around, as well...
Plus, it gives an excuse to celebrate things that have appeal outside of the holiday, too- horror, creepy things, strange creatures, the atmosphere of the night...
That's my 2 cents!
Nick Stefanski 🐦🔥@HacksawUnit @lauraehall I think the influence of commercialism cannot be overstated, look at Christmas vs Easter for another example! There’s probably also something to be said about a release valve for puritanical Protestants, etc etc. I wonder when Halloween actually became the cultural juggernaut it is today?