Halloween is one of the most popular holidays in America, with the fall atmosphere, frights, and delights setting the tone. Nevertheless, teens across the county disagree on how to celebrate it. While some prefer attending Halloween Parties, others would rather stay in with their friends to bake, eat, and watch scary movies.
When asked why she preferred to spend time with her friends instead of going out to a Halloween party, Quince Orchard senior Victoria Arden said, “I just don’t like parties, it’s too flashy and honestly not fun. However, I love spending time with my close friends because I actually enjoy myself the most [with them].” Arden’s opinion reflects the sentiments of many teens who prefer to spend time with close friends rather than with large crowds of people that they may not necessarily know.
Not all teenagers agree with Arden, however. One Quince Orchard sophomore felt that, “It’s fun to see other people’s costumes, and parties are cool!” while another said, “High School is to experience parties.” At the end of the day, the matter of attending a Halloween party or spending Halloween with close friends is one of preference, seeing as teens who are more outgoing tend to go to parties because they feel that Halloween should be spent with a lot of people instead of being isolated with just a few.
I, for one, firmly believe that staying in with friends is the better option. In addition to Arden’s point, Halloween is the best time of year to watch horror movies with friends, and it is oftentimes a lot of fun to do so. Staying at a home also enables teens to hand out candy to local trick or treaters and contribute to the Halloween spirit that they once enjoyed.
In conclusion, people celebrate Halloween differently because they have different meanings of fun. Some feel that going out to parties is a lot of fun and a great experience, while others prefer to just stay home and watch some scary movies with friends. Either way, this holiday truly has something to offer for everyone beyond just candy.
Article by MoCo Student staff writer Matthew Minton of Quince Orchard High School