Demented clowns, blood splattered on windows, witchcraft and graveyards at 3 a.m. Ah, yes, It’s that time of year again. What may seem like a nightmare to most is a dream come true for me. But don’t worry – the blood I speak of is artificial! And, well, maybe I’m not as excited about the demented clowns considering everything that’s been going on.

With October just beginning, it is only appropriate that I share my enthusiasm regarding my favorite holiday with the rest of the world. That holiday is of course Halloween.

I tend to believe that there is a special breed of people who hold Halloween as their favorite holiday. Yes, everyone has fun on Halloween. Most of my generation enjoys getting totally plastered for “Halloweekend” (that might be a Massachusetts thing, I’m not sure). Many people like to wear cliché costumes. You know, like the sexy firefighter or Risky Business costume. How many times have you seen those in one night? Probably too many times. Some people look at it as a big party – and I mean, that’s okay. But that’s not why I like it. The type of people who are truly obsessed with Halloween may be looked at as, well a bit different.

Ever since I was a little girl, Halloween has been my favorite holiday. I anticipate it far more than Christmas and Thanksgiving combined. No, it is not just about the candy for me. I love horror movies, I love jack-o’lanterns and I love dressing up. I love pretty much everything and anything that has to do with Halloween.

The feeling you get around Halloween compares to no other. There is just something about the crisp fall air and nighttime in October that spooks us all a little bit. It’s a distinct exciting feeling that takes us back to when we were younger; that feeling when we got when we all told each other scary stories. For me, Halloween brings back that fun and innocent feeling where we get to be little kids again.

The aspect of Halloween that I look forward to the most though, is seeing all the decorations. Christmas lights are very pretty to look at, but I would much rather go look at Halloween-decorated lawns. There is just so much you can do with a house for Halloween, both inside and out. Last Halloween, I contributed by carving a white gourd into Jack Skellington. I proudly placed him on the front steps of my house, and look forward to figuring out what I will carve this year.

I love seeing houses decked out in fake cobwebs and plastic body parts spread out across the lawn. Halloween is such a fun time of year where everyone can really express themselves. There is so much do to being right near Salem! This year, you can expect to see me dressed up and handing out candy. Beware the crazy clown killers, though. Be sure to watch Hocus Pocus as well as my personal favorite, The Nightmare Before Christmas. In the midst of this crazy election, try to have a good time this fall season, and find your inner spooky. I believe in The Great Pumpkin. I am a Halloween fanatic and damn proud!

I mean, don’t we all wish Halloweentown was real?