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Halloween's Early Arrival
Beyond October 31st
The early onset of Halloween is becoming more noticeable each year. I realized this, while scrolling through streaming services, looking for a new series to binge-watch before the summer ends. Instead of fun, casual, or just usual content, I was surrounded by Halloween-themed horror, fantasy, and dark comedy options, which are actually my favorite genres.
Nearly every streaming platform was pushing the same spooky, fall-centric content. But here's the thing: I wasn't in the Halloween mood yet, even though it's my favorite time of the year.
It's still hot and sunny outside; with my AC and fan running at full blast, it still feels like summer. Yet, Halloween has already arrived on our screens, stores, and social media. This raises some questions: Why has this holiday, traditionally a one-day event, expanded into a season that starts as early as August? Why are we seeing Halloween marketed to us so far before October 31st? And what does this say about our culture?
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