This is an article from last year, but I didn’t see it then: The BBC asked [whether Halloween was too scary](http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/6099008.stm) after some dim-witted British preacher suggested that the horror theme of Halloween was “too scary for children and adults”:
>The Rt Rev David Gillett, the Bishop of Bolton, says the “more horrific” of masks prove too scary for many children. With the Mothers’ Union – a Christian parenting group – Bishop Gillett is backing a campaign called Halloween Choice to promote the lighter side of the festival.
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>”The emphasis has become so evil and scary, I’ve spoken to children and adults who find it too scary,” he says.
To be fair, the BBC provides opinions to counter the reverend as well. And if anybody objects the commercialization of Halloween – also criticized in the article – then why don’t they take on Valentine’s Day or Christmas first?
Maybe the good Mr. Gillett should get out of the home more and actually live a little. The scary atmosphere is exactly what’s fun about Halloween. I love Halloween: Especially on years when it is foggy. Nothing better to watch some scary old movies with a bowl of orange and brown M&Ms at hand.
What do you think? Is Halloween fun? Too scary? Too commercial? What’s your favorite Halloween activity, or do you never even take notice of it?
