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[stevieb]

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@GingerPeach wrote:

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@MaryLamb wrote:

Easter and Thanksgiving are always different dates, so it’s not a stretch. I just wonder about other implications, as it is a religious holiday that some may keep sacred. Many have mentioned how some communities designate a trick or treat night, so maybe they should just stick that plan. Halloween on October 31sf In celebrated on the same night in countries around the world. 

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@MaryLamb 

Thanksgiving and Easter dates are not at all like Halloween or Christmas dates.

Thanksgiving is a national holiday and was changed in 1941 to eliminate the confusion of folks celebrating on different days.

Here's a good article from the almanac:

www.almanac DOT com/content/when-thanksgiving-day

Easter's date is based on the moon.

You can read about it here:

countryliving DOT com/life/inspirational-stories/a26430267/how-is-easter-date-determined/

There are a lot of similar links.

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@GingerPeach  Precisely, apples and oranges.

[stevieb]

I also have a hard time with the assumption that holidays can be decided by 'poll'... If that's the case then I'd prefer Christmas to fall in February when there's a greater chance of snow... Maybe I'll commission a poll...

[SunValley]

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@stevieb wrote:

I also have a hard time with the assumption that holidays can be decided by 'poll'... If that's the case then I'd prefer Christmas to fall in February when there's a greater chance of snow... Maybe I'll commission a poll...

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@stevieb lol, too late, QVC has already moved it to summer!

[stevieb]

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@SunValley wrote:

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@stevieb wrote:

I also have a hard time with the assumption that holidays can be decided by 'poll'... If that's the case then I'd prefer Christmas to fall in February when there's a greater chance of snow... Maybe I'll commission a poll...

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@stevieb lol, too late, QVC has already moved it to summer!

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@SunValley  True enough...

[SahmIam]

10/31 forever and ever, no matter what day of the week it may fall on.

[RedTop]

I absolutely agree with holding trick or treat/ Halloween celebrations on the last Saturday of October, and would sign a petition for such.

Regardless of what is decided, it will not affect me, as I am out in the boonies and have never had anyone but my nephew come to my door.   

[proudlyfromNJ]

We rarely get any kids at our door. Don’t live in that kind of neighborhood. Just love decorating for Halloween and we do.

[sidsmom]

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@stevieb wrote:

I also have a hard time with the assumption that holidays can be decided by 'poll'... If that's the case then I'd prefer Christmas to fall in February when there's a greater chance of snow... Maybe I'll commission a poll...

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@stevieb 

The poll was just a funny bit.

The ball is already picking up speed with this on a national level. 

Change.org has over 80,000 signatures, at this time, 

to petition to change to last Saturday of the month.

I was just reporting what I read in the paper.

[stevieb]

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@sidsmom wrote:

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@stevieb wrote:

I also have a hard time with the assumption that holidays can be decided by 'poll'... If that's the case then I'd prefer Christmas to fall in February when there's a greater chance of snow... Maybe I'll commission a poll...

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@stevieb 

The poll was just a funny bit.

The ball is already picking up speed with this on a national level. 

Change.org has over 80,000 signatures, at this time, 

to petition to change to last Saturday of the month.

I was just reporting what I read in the paper.

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@sidsmom I have no beef with you or what you reported. Also don't care when Halloween is celebrated, but the actual date of Halloween is what it is... Personally, I think this whole thing sort of goofy but it doesn't impact me one way or the other... I don't Trick or Treat anymore...

[Marp]

Nearly 66,000 people have already signed a petition to move Halloween from October 31 to the last Saturday of October.

The petition was launched on Change.org by the nonprofit Halloween and Costume Association.

The group says such a move would make the Halloween celebration safer and less stressful. The petition goes on to list these safety stats and tips:

• 3,800 Halloween-related injuries each year. Talk to your kids about safety before they head out!
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• 82% of parents don’t use high visibility aids on their costume, be sure to incorporate reflective tape, glow sticks, finger lights or light up accessories
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• 63% of children don’t carry a flashlight while they are tick-or-treating. Grab a clip-on light if they don’t want to carry one!Children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween. Discuss safety, pre-plan a route, stay on side walks and use cross walks
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• 65% of parents don’t discuss Halloween safety with their children. Talk with your kids and offer ways to ensure a fun and safe experience
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• 70%of parents don’t accompany their children trick-or-treating. You’re never too old to trick-or-treat! Grab a costume and take advantage of some good ol' fashioned family bonding!
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• 51% Of Millennials say Halloween is their favorite holiday, why cram it into 2 rushed evening weekday hours when it deserves a full day!?!

So how does moving a date make this holiday safer? In theory, it would mean Halloween would kick off during daylight hours, and not interfere with work or school schedules.

From wlos.com