Why I Didn't Give Treats at Halloween This Year

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This year, I did not decorate my house with skeletons and phantoms.  I did not prepare any treats for my neighbourhood either. It felt bad and mean.

To tell you the truth, I did not want to get creative and figure out a way to distribute those candies with nice, clean and safe manners. I was - and I'm still - frustrated with not being able to hug my own kids and their loved ones because they live a in a safer zone than mine. I am sad and angry at the pandemics and its obligations. So much blaaah mood because social distancing and social bubbles!

I also disagree with the constant use of chemical satinizers on children's bodies and their food. There have been numerous recalls because of the presence of a toxic version of alcohol in those products, which were dangerous for children and pregnant woman. Did you know? No one knew unless they read the very small prints on the labels. 

I want the children to be free and creative, and happy. They need a life, with a loving flexible and firm frame, free of that pandemics, with the joy of playing outside with their friends and, without masks. 

So, all this anger hit me like a ton of bricks during the week of Halloween. I could not resolve myself to give away candies and bonbons to that generation and end up being part of a chain of contamination by accident.

Now that it is over, I feel selfish, mean, bad, but very much in solidarity with them and their parents. I am happy I did not go through this when my children were in elementary and secondary school in 2009. They only got to wash their hands with soap and water very very well and frequently,  which also reduced diarrhea and other gastrointestinal issues in the community.

This new generation was born in the H1N1 crisis and now, the families go through this one. I just hope they will keep hugging and loving in a humane way, away from the screens.

Next year,  maybe I'll get to wear a costume and give away candies. I hope I'll feel like it and that our world will be in a better shape! I doubt it for the second one but, we are allowed to dream, hey?

I hate being mean and selfish. I hate that negativity. Now, if you are looking for me, I'm getting mentally and physically ready to spend our Christmas celebrations and parties online. 🍃🍁🍃🎄

Life goes on.... ?


At this time, I also have a life on Instagram and Goodreads
This post was created, edited to the best of my knowledge and published in 75 minutes.

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