Halloween
The annual holiday known as Halloween, derived from the Christian holy day of the eve of “All Saints day,” was once associated with scary traditions such as wearing scary costumes. Unfortunately, in today’s times people have forgotten their history and instead bring about a new meaning to the word Halloween: let’s dress up as something stupid and sexy. That was perhaps the theme of this year’s UNBSJ Halloween party. Girls tried wearing clothing that would reveal as much as possible, while guys chose to be ridiculous house hold appliances. Whatever happened to tradition? Halloween was and still should be the day it was meant to be. The only word associated with it should be fear.
Halloween truly does have some elements of the festival of the dead. This year’s Halloween party made me wish I was dead. The horrible costumes, not to mention the music which was just a waste of time. I’m sorry to say but at least in this segment of life, Saint John is losing its focus. It’s hard to believe Saint John is Canada’s first city.
It just goes to show that people now are losing their way. It’s hard to believe that such traditional parties will just get worse from now on. In other words, Halloween has died and stupidity has arisen.
By Darryl Sequeira
Written by The Baron on 27th November, 2009 at 9:52 am | Comment (1)
On January 28, 2010 at 11:14 AM Brad Trecartin said:
January 28, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Darryl,
I am disappointed with your countless articles and FB posts filled with negative comments. Have you ever run for SRC??? Why don’t you stop complaining and do something about it! Run for a position, volunteer, make suggestions, or if these events bother your so much, don’t go! I personally enjoyed both Bashes that you criticized. Open your mind, live a little and enjoy. Maybe a few trips to the bar might help change your thoughts. I challenge you to write a positive article next time
BT