He Finally Loves Halloween
I love Halloween!
I grew up on an amazing block in Sunset Park. There were a lot of families with 3-7 kids each. The block was always busy and there were always kids outside playing. Halloween was amazing on my block. You didn’t need to go to the stores or other blocks to fill your bag with candy because our neighbors gave us so much. Some neighbors even made caramel popcorn balls and candy apples.
As I got older, I realized it’s our job to carry on that tradition so it’s fun for kids today. I love all the holidays, but Halloween is the holiday I decorate for the most.
When I first met Lee, he didn’t like Halloween. He grew up in Park Slope (before it was trendy and it was actually kind of beat). Lee doesn’t remember a lot of people giving out candy or doing anything for the day. He could recall some of his costumes, but didn’t have a lot of great memories.
When we came to Bay Ridge and had 150 trick or treaters the first year, Lee started to get interested in the holiday. He loved giving out the candy and seeing the kids elaborate costumes. Last year, he bought himself a clown nose and wig to wear while he gave our candy. This morning, Lee woke up early and put out some Halloween decorations and the wreath before I woke up (it’s not even October yet). And now he wants the dog to have a costume,
Yeah life is good – it’s the small stuff in life that makes me happy.
Hugs,
marlene
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