THE APPEAL OF HALLOWEEN

The symbols and agents of darkness dominate Halloween decorations everywhere, 

and Halloween is growing in popularity across Europe and in the US. 

According to the National Retail Federation, US Halloween spending now exceeds $7 Billion!

 Horror films, horror monsters, and the iconography of Halloween 

are culturally successful because they are well-adapted to engage evolved danger-management adaptations.

Of course the scary costumes and props of Halloween are symbolic 

and don’t pose any real threat; they provide safe thrills, 

our love for which has roots deep in our mammalian heritage.

Infants even love to be scared in a safe context.

Do children love Halloween because it allows them to become that which scares them 

or to become the heroes whom they picture as fearless?

Why do you think Halloween  is still so popular?

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