It’s that wonderful time of year again, Halloween! A time of magic, mystery, fun, and all manner of good-natured tomfoolery!

As a kid growing up, Halloween meant going trick-or-treat.  We had costumes, oftentimes homemade, which were pretty cool.  I remember a tiger somewhere in there.

We got to harass our neighbors for food that wasn’t good for us, we got to play tricks on other kids at school, we got to have parties with other kids, and we could get away with some things that we couldn’t at other times of the year.  It was a time for scary stories, for scary movies, and for a generally boo-riffic good time.

As I got older and went to college Halloween was still a time for parties, but of a more adult nature. And now instead of going to other people’s house getting treats, parents were bringing their kids to mine.  I went through many bags of mini-size candybars, candy corn, and other not-so-healthy goodies.

Then there are the Halloween TV specials.  “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” is a annual favorite.  Other shows that I have enjoyed watching, either by myself or with others (and/or their kids), included the Halloweentown series on the Disney Channel and A Disney Halloween, among others.  There have always been the classic horror movies as well, such as The Mummy and Frankenstein.

So no matter what memories you may have of Halloween or how you choose to celebrate it, I wish you all a wonderful All Hallow’s Eve!