Looking back, 2020 has been one life-changing event after another with any sense of normalcy all but gone. This won’t change with Halloween.
We are approaching what is, for some, the best holiday season, one of spooky vibes, incredible costumes and candy at every door. In Moscow, there’s usually a healthy amount of snow already on the ground.
However, as these seasonal sensations begin to come back into our lives, we must remember that we are still in an ever-changing and odd time in our history, with COVID-19 cases continuing to rise throughout our town, state and country.
This, on top of our personal lives, work and the upcoming election, has created a stress cocktail that we all want to pour down the drain.
We are all wanting to get back to our normal way of life, and we have an opportunity to have a taste of it, but only if everyone does their part to ensure we all stay safe.
Whether you’re a kid going stir crazy from staying at home these last few months, a college student missing the college experience or someone else just wanting to get out of the house, do not throw caution to the wind.
The temptation to go out and live a night of ignorant bliss is appealing, but we must refrain from this because one night of fun is not worth a spike in cases & a large setback to our fight against COVID-19.
Whether you are taking the kiddos out trick-or-treating or get invited to a Halloween costume party with friends, please keep the safety of both yourself and others in mind.
If you are going to set out candy for those who trick-or-treat, try individual plastic bags rather than the traditional candy in a bowl, or maybe wait at the door to hand it out yourself.
If you are looking for some fun with friends, keep it small and to people you know rather than the normal big blowouts.
Or spend the evening alone or with friends watching scary movies and carving pumpkins to get into the spooky vibe.
Some Main Street residents said they plan to throw their black cat a birthday party with their family.
But if you do decide to go out trick-or-treating, get a drink at the bars or have a party, consider what the safest options are. Limit your exposure to new people and high-traffic or close-quarters locations.
The spread of the virus is like a forest fire. All it takes is a single spark to light a pile of kindling and have it spread out of control. If we all follow the rules and regulations in place, we can get rid of any opportunity that spark has to spread, while taking away as much fuel for the fire as possible.
Stay spooky, stay safe and happy Halloween!
– The Editorial Board