Should Halloween Be on a Saturday?

Why do some people want Halloween to always be on a Saturday?

• To respect tradition and history

• To keep the day after Halloween free

• To avoid accidents while trick-or-treating

• To have more time to carve pumpkins

What is one benefit of moving Halloween to a Saturday?

• Halloween brings friends and neighbors together

• People can celebrate Halloween on two different days

• Kids can trick-or-treat earlier in the day

• Families can have a day of rest and prayer

Why do some people think it would be wrong to change Halloween's date?

• To keep the day after Halloween free

• To avoid accidents while trick-or-treating

• To have more time to carve pumpkins

• To respect tradition and history

What is one reason some families might not be able to celebrate Halloween if it's always on a Saturday?

• To avoid accidents while trick-or-treating

• To keep the day after Halloween free

• To have a day of rest and prayer

• To have more time to carve pumpkins

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What is one argument against moving Halloween to a Saturday?

• Halloween brings friends and neighbors together

• Families can have a day of rest and prayer

• Kids can trick-or-treat earlier in the day

• People can celebrate Halloween on two different days

What is one argument in favor of keeping Halloween on October 31?

• To respect tradition and history

• To have more time to carve pumpkins

• To avoid accidents while trick-or-treating

• To keep the day after Halloween free

What is one argument against moving Halloween to the last Saturday in October?

• Kids can trick-or-treat earlier in the day

• Families can have a day of rest and prayer

• People can celebrate Halloween on two different days

• Halloween brings friends and neighbors together

What is one reason some people might still celebrate Halloween on October 31 even if it's moved to a Saturday?

• To respect tradition and history

• To have more time to carve pumpkins

• To avoid accidents while trick-or-treating

• To keep the day after Halloween free

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What is one argument in favor of moving Halloween to a Saturday?

• Kids can trick-or-treat earlier in the day

• Families can have a day of rest and prayer

• People can celebrate Halloween on two different days

• Halloween brings friends and neighbors together

What is one argument against keeping Halloween on October 31?

• To keep the day after Halloween free

• To avoid accidents while trick-or-treating

• To respect tradition and history

• To have more time to carve pumpkins