Even if you don’t like Halloween you have to appreciate its position as the sole thing keeping Christmas from advancing even earlier into the year like a cancerous growth
The goth kids hold the line.
I’ve been of the mind this year that if corporations could find a successful way to market Thanksgiving like it does Halloween and Christmas via decorations, gifts (candy/presents), festive clothing, and events to sell tickets at, Christmas would be held off at least a little better.