That Time of Year

It was just a simple and calm afternoon this Saturday at the shop. Only one tattoo artist was at work and the rest of the employes were just lingering around trying to find something to do. They had indie music playing low in the background, the shop was so relaxing. As I was sitting down, I saw Sunny opening this closet door and pulling out box after box.
I walk up to her so I can help unpack. As I open the box and look inside, Halloween decorations! she then tells me, "Since there's nothing else to do, might as well start decorating for Halloween." We pull out skeletons, tombstones, spiders, witches, anything you can think off. We started off with the doors, gluing witches or skeletons on each. We then moved on to hanging spiders and ghosts to the roof. That was the hardest! We had to get ladders and almost nail the decorations to that roof! They kept falling and falling, apparently thumbtacks or staples don't hold up that well.
Halloween is a yearly celebration that many cultures celebrate every 31 of October. This night is about celebrating all of those who have passed away. As creepy as it may seem, it is the night they are supposed to be able to "come back from the dead" and be with their beloved ones. Back then there is said that many people would just make dinners, and just give out candy. Now everyone dresses up, gives out candy, create haunted houses and make parties. Back then it was based on the thought not the fun. The culture of Halloween has changed so much over time.
Halloween is almost like "The day of the dead" or "Dia De Los Muertos." This is a Mexican celebration to remember and prepare foods in honor of those loved ones that have passed way. They believe the dead visit their families on October 31 and leave November 2. This day in Mexico, the streets are filled with decorations, the cemetery are full with candies, flowers, calaveras and parades going up and down.
Culture in many places may have the same meaning to what they are celebrating but they may celebrate it different ways. It also depends on the families. Jehovah Witness don't believe in Halloween. They believe this day goes off to the devil and to bring bad to the world. To others this day may be so special  due to missing their families and being able to honor them and bring them peace. To others, this day may be bad, and instead they go to mass, church or just stay at home like if it was any other day.
It was nice helping decorate the tattoo shop with Sunny, learning more about Halloween was nice as well. Decorations and candy are always nice!