Let me just say three words about Halloween: What. The. Heck. Seriously, when did this holiday spiral so out of control? Costumes are ridiculously expensive, and thanks to social media, if you choose to create a homemade outfit, you’d better be prepared to impress or risk being the laughingstock among those so-called supermoms. The decorations are excessively elaborate, with 97 trunk-or-treats, haunted hayrides, Boo at the Zoo events, and Halloween parades at school to fill our calendars. By November 1st, we’re already drained from the holiday madness.
What on earth is happening, folks? Remember back in the 80s when Halloween meant a single night of fun, where we cobbled together a costume from our dress-up box and hit the streets with a pillowcase? That was the essence of it. I distinctly recall one year dressing up as a California Raisin with just a garbage bag and a pair of white gloves. Can you even imagine trying to pull that off today?
Now I’m shelling out $60 for Descendants costumes, only to hear, “Mom, that doesn’t include the makeup.” Meanwhile, my neighbors have motion-activated zombies and strobe lights that pulse to ‘Monster Mash,’ while I’m left struggling to finish a lonely jack-o-lantern that my child started but abandoned to watch YouTube.
I can’t wrap my head around this mess, but goodness, we need to tone it down. Moms are already exhausted, and we need to save our energy—the winter holiday season is just around the corner.
Why on earth are kids’ Halloween costumes averaging $50 each? I have three kids! This is ridiculous!
Confessions of a Halloween Parent
Confessional #25856319: I really don’t understand the obsession with Halloween. The cemetery and coffin decorations in my neighborhood give me the creeps.
Confessional #25800170: My husband is planning an elaborate Halloween display with life-sized recreations of classic execution methods. Apologies to the neighbors in advance.
Confessional #25839489: My homeowners association says it’s fine to decorate with realistic-looking fake bodies, but putting spoiled meat inside them to mimic the smell of rotting corpses? That’s too much.
Confessional #25755805: I miss when Halloween was just ONE NIGHT, not 47 different parties and trunk-or-treats. Seriously.
The costumes? Too much. The decorations? Overboard. And all the events? OMG, enough already. No, I’m not turning my trunk into a treat station at the bank.
Halloween used to be my favorite holiday. Now, as my kids grow and the pressure to have “perfect” costumes and Instagram-worthy decorations rises, I’m beginning to dread it.
Confessional #25854716: Can we at least have Halloween to ourselves, please?
Confessional #25756417: It’s one thing for adults to have sexy Halloween costumes, but why are those available in kids’ sizes? Creepy!
Confessional #25854776: My husband is ruining Halloween by insisting we make our costumes. I just want to buy something cute and affordable for my youngest!
Honestly, it feels like everyone has ruined Halloween—partners, in-laws, businesses, and social media have all contributed to this madness. Can we ever get back to the simplicity of Halloween? Probably not, which is disappointing.
I genuinely dislike Halloween now. I wish they would just cancel it. Who wants to stroll around in the cold, dark night? Not me.
Confessional #25796433: The costumes, the candy, the spooky stuff, the trunk-or-treats—I’m so over it.
Confessional #25800287: I have zero interest in taking my 5-year-old out for Halloween on a Sunday.
Confessional #25856102: I despise Halloween. Since I don’t have to work that day, I’ll just keep the lights off and hope no one knocks, just like my mom used to do.
Confessional #25856017: My teenagers don’t want to dress up, and honestly, I’m okay with that!
In summary, many of us are simply tired of it all. At least I am. I can’t speak for every parent, but I bet I’m not alone in feeling overwhelmed each October 31st as another trunk-or-treat or party approaches, demanding costumes, makeup, and oversugared kids.
I bought four pounds of Halloween candy, and there’s only one pound left. Yikes!
Confessional #25854746: I’m not buying Halloween candy early this year because everyone eats it before the actual day arrives!
Confessional #25857271: I can’t stop stress-eating Halloween candy. The minute my kids misbehave, I find myself devouring chocolate. Today alone, I’ve eaten seven Snickers before 10 a.m. My kids are pushing me to my limits.
Honestly, all the candy is gone anyway, so whatever. Wouldn’t it be great to just lock the door, turn off the porch light, and cozy up under a blanket with a movie? That sounds like the perfect Halloween to me.
I suppose we can only hope that society swings back to a simpler time. Back to when Halloween was one night, costumes were cheap, and a paper skeleton on the front door was enough. Realistically, we probably won’t go back (Instagram won’t allow it), but if you feel like I do and are overwhelmed by how big this “simple” holiday has become, don’t hesitate to simplify for your family. Your kids don’t need to participate in every trunk-or-treat. They don’t require every accessory for that costume (you likely have some of it already).
And remember, their candy is your candy. You pay the bills, Mom. Enjoy all the Kit-Kats you want without guilt.
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