As a widespread cultural phenomenon in the US, I dislike that Halloween is becoming aggregated to the rich neighborhoods. Perfectly good lower class neighborhoods that are exceptionally decorated for the holiday are soulless on the night.
Not bagging on trunk or treats or anything like thay. My mixed zone, mixed generation, vibrant neighbourhood is so cute on Halloween but then there is no real community engagement. It makes the holiday kinda sad and individualistic except for those lucky enough to have money. Another loosening the fabric of community in the US.
Just my two cents.
Edit: FWIW I dont blame parents for wanting to give their children the best Halloween experience by trucking them to such neighborhoods. The problem is not them, it is the wealth disparity.
I think this is more of a knock on effect of people not really interacting with their neighbors in favor of digital intersections with people that are geographically diapered if they’re interacting with people at all
I disagree. I’ve lived in two geographically distinct but very social neighborhoods. Both only similar in that they are lower class. Despite us neighbors all being very chummy with each other, they are ghost towns on Halloween because the kids all get trucked to the rich neighborhoods.