Halloween is a 2000 year Celtic tradition that originated to celebrate the end of the harvest season on October 31st. Now, as it has turned into a night to dress up, get drunk, eat candy and watch scary movies and a petition has begun to move the holiday to the last Saturday of October.
According to the petition, the reasons to move Halloween are as follows:
It’s time for a Safer, Longer, Stress-Free Celebration! Let’s move Halloween to the last Saturday of October!
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3,800 Halloween-related injuries each year. Talk to your kids about safety before they head out!
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82% of parents don’t use high visibility aids on their costume, be sure to incorporate reflective tape, glow sticks, finger lights or light up accessories
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63% of children don’t carry a flashlight while they are tick-or-treating. Grab a clip-on light if they don’t want to carry one! Children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween. Discuss safety, pre-plan a route, stay on side walks and use cross walks
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65% of parents don’t discuss Halloween safety with their children. Talk with your kids and offer ways to ensure a fun and safe experience
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70% of parents don’t accompany their children trick-or-treating. You’re never too old to trick-or-treat! Grab a costume and take advantage of some good ol’ fashioned family bonding!
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51% of millennials say Halloween is their favorite holiday, why cram it into 2 rushed evening weekday hours when it deserves a full day!?!
CLICK HERE to sign the petition.
