Snickers has pledged to give away 1 million candy bars if the official date of Halloween is changed to the last Saturday in October.
A Thursday Halloween? Not Satisfying. Halloween on the last Saturday of October? Satisfying. If the Fed Govt makes it official, we’ll offer 1 million free SNICKERS to America. Join the petition! https://t.co/EycXXuc0tB
— SNICKERS® (@SNICKERS) July 26, 2019
Seems that some people believe Halloween would be better if it was moved to the last Saturday of October, over 100,000 have signed a petition for it.
The Halloween & Costume Association, who created the petition, say it’s fine to leave Halloween on the 31st. They just want the official day of trick-or-treating to be on the last Saturday of October to increase the fun and the safety of Halloween for families.
“National Trick or Treat Day will take place annually on the last Saturday of October so families across the country can participate in community parades, throw neighborhood parties, and opt for daytime Trick or Treating,” the petition says. “We will launch the #ALLoween campaign designed to support the all-day celebration of National Trick or Treat Day AND the time-honored traditions of Halloween on October 31st.”
Seems like their reasons for it might be less on fun and safety, and more for sales.
They aren’t the only candy company who would like to see the change happen.
Petition the rainbow, taste the rainbow. https://t.co/JhX0U8k4a8
— Skittles (@Skittles) July 26, 2019
We signed it twice. Your turn. https://t.co/XtHEOmcryl
— TWIX® (@twix) July 26, 2019
Halloween. As it should be. Sign it https://t.co/HBgaEjjqLr
— M&M’S (@mmschocolate) July 26, 2019
Granted none of them are offering free candy, yet. But what do you think about a change in Halloweens date?
