Month: November 2018

Will Donald Trump move Halloween?

In any case, it is the wish already made by thousands of Americans through a petition.

In France as in a number of European countries, it is possible to celebrate Halloween without worrying too much about bedtime. The party is set for October 31, the eve of All Saints, a large part of the population can enjoy this holiday to recover from his evening.

In the United States, November 1 is not a holiday, which seems to be a problem for a growing number of citizens across the country. As a matter of fact, a petition is circulating to ask that the Halloween date is officially moved. At the time of writing, more than 16,000 people have signed to have Pumpkin Day and Michael Myers celebrate on the last Saturday in October.

Safer children

These are primarily safety reasons that are advanced by the authors and others of the petition. In the text, more than 3,800 children who without wearing reflective materials are injured each year as part of their night sweets hunt. If accidents are so numerous, it is because 70% of parents do not accompany their children during their trip, but also because 65% would not have discussions with their offspring to the safety rules. Respect. Figures whose source was not provided by the petitioners.

No flashlight, no reflective tape, no reflective vest: most kids would walk in complete darkness until hours, at the risk of being run over by motorists or falling victim to fall. However, according to the group at the origin of the petition, this lack of security would be due in large part to the low mobilization of parents, who work the next day and therefore do not make themselves available enough for their children.

The authors’ theory is that placing Halloween on a Saturday would make the party more family-friendly, allowing parents and children to celebrate together, or in any case to pay more attention. In addition, some of the children would probably have the right to sleep later if Halloween was a Saturday, which would be total to their advantage.

Still, it seems difficult to move a party celebrated on the same date around the world. Addressed to Donald Trump, the petition should not be among the priorities of the US president, even if we can expect anything and everything until the end of his term.

Reminder of safety instructions

Police want to remind parents and kids of safety tips on Wednesday night to collect Halloween candies.

To ensure that children are clearly visible when traveling, it is advisable to choose reflective clothing with reflective tape. The costume should be short to prevent the child from stumbling and it is better to wear makeup rather than wearing a mask to see and hear well. It is also recommended to bring a flashlight.

During the evening, children should always:

Determine a trip and an hour of return with their parents;

Rest in a group or with the accompanying adult;

Never enter the houses, always wait outside;

Never follow a stranger, whether by car or on foot, refusing to approach a vehicle or to go up without the permission of his parents;

Browse one side of the street at a time and avoid crossing unnecessarily;

Cross streets at intersections and respect road signs;

Wear a reflective vest when go out at night;

Check with your parents the treats received to make sure you can eat them safely.

Finally, the police and the assurance automobile du Québec are asking for the cooperation of motorists who will have to be particularly careful and vigilant.