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Should Halloween Always Be on a Saturday?

Some people think Saturday is the best day for Halloween­—even if it’s not October 31.  

One reason they give is that it’s easier for families. On Saturday, kids and parents don’t need to rush home from school or work to go trick-or-treating. 

But not everyone wants to move Halloween. Many people argue that it has been celebrated on October 31 for centuries. Why mess with tradition?

Here’s what two of our readers think.

Halloween has always been celebrated on October 31. Changing it to Saturday would make things tricky. People might want to change other holidays too. 

I like when Halloween is on a weekday because I get to show off my costume in class. I also get to celebrate with my friends at school.  

Halloween should always be on a Saturday. That way kids won’t have to go to school tired the next day. We would be able to sleep in the morning after.

Kids could also trick-or-treat earlier in the day. That’s safer than doing it at night, when it’s dark and accidents are more likely.

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