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Life’s An Event
Wicked Halloween Bash
By Robyn Randerson
Trick or treat! What is that you hear? Yes, that is the good ole sound
of children longing for handfuls of candy in exchange for their cute smiles
and character impersonations. Remember those days? Humor me by
reflecting back on your most memorable Halloween as a child. What did
you do? Who were you dressed as? How did you feel? If you were to
ask a millennial today, their response would respectively be different.
What makes it different, you ask? The answer is simple… it’s due to the
advancement of technology and progression of trends throughout
generations. As the years continue to progress, there has been a significant
rise of involvement from all eras.
With the collaboration of each generation, this iconic holiday continues to
gain popularity. A great way to relish in this social occasion is to simply take
advantage of all it has to offer. From pumpkin carving to trick-or-treating,
there is an interest for all ages. Here are a few suggestions to make this years
Halloween one that is notable amongst everyone’s social circle:
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Do Halloween?
According to The National Confectioners Association,
the tendencies of generations today are as such:
most likely to pass out candy
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least likely to run out of candy
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most likely to inspect their kid’s candy
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