Costumes, candies, traditions: Halloween is a fall staple for students and teachers.
Halloween is celebrated every Oct. 31. And while trick-or-treating is still a favorite among students, there are many other options when it comes to Halloween.
Many families choose to go to trunk-or-treat events instead of going door-to-door asking for candy. There are also plenty of costume contests to keep children engaged.
“My favorite memory was when I dressed up as a mermaid and won 2nd place in a costume contest,” seventh-grader Kooper Biffle said.
Costumes are a big part of the Halloween holiday.
Whether the kids search the sales racks for the right costume (Walmart and Spirit Halloween are a couple of favorites), make their own with things they already have or order their costumes from the internet.
“I ordered by costume from Amazon,” Biffle said.
Caylin Copeland, another seventh-grade student, is also excited about Halloween. Copeland said she likes the traditions of the holiday.
“My favorite costume I dressed up as is ‘The Lorax,’ ” she said.
Halloween in Duncan will be celebrated on Oct 31, which is the traditional holiday. However, when the holiday lands on a Sunday, the celebration backs up to that previous Saturday.
Another part of the Halloween tradition is candy.
Many of the trick-or-treaters, along with their parents, have a favorite candy they hope to get on Halloween. These could range from Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to Nerds Gummy Clusters to Milk Duds to M&Ms.
