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The "Trick or Treat," spirit lives in us all

Whatever you may do for Halloween, just BE SAFE and remember …DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!

Steven Mendez

Posted in: Entertainment on 10/21/09 at 9:56 PM PST
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Media Credit: Juan Lopez

"Trick or Treat," a saying that most children grow up repeating over 100 times during Halloween since the age they were able to speak. And with the Halloween season in full swing with parties surfacing, costumes selling out, and candy being sold at every grocery store around, it is a joyous time for people of all ages to have fun for a few hours. With Halloween costumes sold in every size, is there really an age limit to dress up or to party with friends on this holiday, when it is actually meant for children?

There is never a real age limit since most people are children at heart and even if they're celebrating it by giving out candy to children just to experience the fun. For some reason hearing, "Trick or Treat" makes people smile and everybody has a joyous time for these hours, escaping from their normal everyday lives.

When passing out candy is not a fun time in your eyes, all ages can enjoy Knott's Scary Farm. A place where the employees are dressed as "scary monsters," with the job of scaring the costumers to the highest thrill. Adults enjoy it since tickets are reasonable with the low price of $26, which is good enough to enjoy the excitements of Knott's Scary Farm and their famous funnel cakes.

With all the parties in full swing for the Halloween season, it is a joy to be in your 20's. With the partying, friends and Halloween making it okay to be different, there is nothing wrong with appearing to be out of the ordinary. With the latest passing of Michael Jackson "The King of Pop," his costume is already sold out at most Halloween stores and online as well. Whether or not you dress up as the "The Joker," a "Pirate," or even a "Ring-Leader," it is just fun for a day to escape from your normal self to be someone different.

If you're not into the party scene or into the thrill of being scared at a theme park, there are many Horror movies themed for Halloween or at least scary enough to make you jump from your seat. There are many films running on marathon like the original "Halloween" and "Friday the 13th" for those who stay home and celebrate it with their loved ones. They are even movies waiting to be released like "Saw VI" and the remake of "The Stepfather" for people who like to go to the theaters .So, if you're into movies for the night; there is surely one to keep you in the spirit.

Whatever you may do for Halloween, just BE SAFE and remember …DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!
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