Is Halloween canceled?
As fall swiftly approaches, thoughts of pumpkin spice lattes, brightly colored foliage and Halloween will be on everyone’s mind. The holiday will no doubt be a little different this year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic: Many town parades, festivals and haunted house attractions have already been nixed. But that doesn’t mean that all festivities will get the ax. Many Halloween traditions are still safe, and others—possibly even trick-or-treating—could be adapted to our changing times. We can even take a cue from traditions from other holidays for new ways to keep Halloween fun and festive.
Of course, some activities will depend on transmission rates in your area in October, as well as local, state and federal ordinances. “We have to get creative and find ways to keep that magic alive,” says Halloween expert Roxanne Rhoads, author of Haunted Flint and Pumpkins and Party Themes: 50 DIY Designs to Bring Your Halloween Extravaganza to Life. “We must keep the spookiness and fun going for the season even if we can’t go out and celebrate with others.” Here’s what a post-coronavirus life could look like—and how Halloween might play out this year.
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Tina Donvito