It’s actually not a bad idea.
A Change.org petition to change the date of Halloween has reached over 65,000 signatures.
The petition proposes that Halloween celebrations be held on the last Saturday of October, rather than on 31 October.
The group behind the movement is the Halloween & Costume Association. The primary claim made by the group is that by having Halloween potentially take place on work days that parents are less likely to accompany their children while trick-or-treating, thus increasing the risk of injury.
The association represents businesses involved in the manufacture, importation or distribution of Halloween products including costumes, decor, novelty items and party supplies
It also makes the claim that 51% of American millennials say that Halloween is their favourite holiday, so it should be given a full day rather than cramped into a few hours on a weekday evening.
While these claims pertain to America, Halloween is also fraught with danger in Ireland. Last year, the day was the busiest night of the year for many fire brigades — with more than 900 calls made in Leinster alone. 365 ambulance calls were also made.
If you want to add your name to the growing number, you can sign here.
Halloween came to take place on 31 October as this was the date preceding All Saints Day. 31 October became known as All Hallows Eve, and then Halloween. This year, Halloween will take place on a Thursday.
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