Leaves are falling, Wal-Mart is stocking up the candy aisles, pumpkins are becoming an endangered species and all of that only means one thing... IT'S FALL YA'LL! More importantly though, the sacred month of October is upon us, meaning Halloween is just around the corner! From decorating your room with fake bats and spiders, to finding the perfect costumes and carving pumpkins with your best pals, here are just some of the reasons why Halloween is the best (and spookiest) holiday of them all.

1. Having the privilege of eating your entire weight in pumpkin-shaped chocolate.

Because Reese's always taste 100% better when they're shaped like pumpkins. I don't make the rules, science does.

2. Spending months creating the perfect group costumes.

What will it be this year? Harry, Ron, and Hermione or the cast of "Stranger Things?"

3. Your favorite scary movies are always playing on some channel sometime.

Is it your life's mission to see all nine of the classic "Halloween" movies? No problem! They'll be playing on loop for a month.

4. Spending hours carving the perfect jack-o-lantern.

Or maybe two.... or twelve.

5. You finally have an excuse to dress your pets up in ridiculous coordinating outfits.

And they hate you for it. So so much.

6. It's the only holiday without an awkward family gathering.

You're free to sit and waste away on the couch covered in candy wrappers without anyone questioning your future career or your relationship status.

7. Making all of your friends go to haunted attractions with you.

And then instantly regretting it.

8. Getting to watch all of the special Halloween themed episodes of your favorite TV shows.

The episode of "The Office" where Dwight gets the pumpkin stuck on his head will never get old.

9. Taking every opportunity to scare your friends because October is spooky so everyone is living on edge.

You get bonus points if they cry.

10. Tricking little kids into trading you their best candy.

Oh, of course I'll trade you this Almond Joy for all of your M&Ms.

11. You have an excuse to walk around looking like Wednesday Addams.

All black EVERYTHING.

12. Pretending that ghosts and goblins are the scariest things in your life instead of writing papers and paying rent.

It's alright, you're allowed one month of denial.

13. To be honest.... this one's just here to make it spooky and superstitious.

Lucky number 13.... right?

As we're gearing up for the best day of the year, keep watch for black cats, Michael Myers, and keep an even closer eye out for allllll the candy. HAPPY (ALMOST) HALLOWEEN!