5 reasons for not even mentioning Halloween!

This past week the Los Angeles Times reported Halloween sales were up over last year--obviously beating all expectations. The conclusion was "people need a little fun in hard times."

Fun? Oh we're a long way from fun! Check out any Halloween web site and you'll find witches with ulterior motives, Jack-O-Lanterns representing an ancient symbol of demonic superstition and ghoses--well, ghosts, you know? And in this morning's paper, an article on the front page of the Health section (not sure what that's about) citing young girls' Halloween costumes that have become more and more risque while young boys are going macho.

In the search for fun--what I discovered instead were "alternatives to Halloween." In my opinion--"5 reasons for not even MENTIONING Halloween!"

1/trick or treat alternatives (like what?)

2/candy alternatives containing no sugar (it's just wrong)

3/making Halloween "green" (unless it's Kermit--count me out)

4/alternatives for making Halloween safe (I promise to wear a helmet)

5/alternative names for Halloween! (okay I'm done)

As much as we've tried to bring spirits and saints together for this admittedly ignominious holiday--and with safety of body and mind important issues--still, alternatives just don't make up for the "bee" costume, and the grocery bag filled with candy--so much candy I was sick for a week!

BB