Many schools are replacing the word “Halloween” with “Fall Festival” because of negative connotations some see in the long-standing holiday name.
Regardless of name, children all across the country will get in the spirit of Halloween and dress up for school. A sizable majority of adults (72%) say public schools should allow children to wear costumes to class in celebration of the holiday. Only 18% feel children should leave their costumes at home.
Seventy-six percent (76%) of adults with children say school students should dress up for Halloween, and 69% of adults without children feel the same way.
Sixty-nine percent (69%) of all adults feel that children should be allowed to bring candy to school for Halloween. Twenty-three percent (23%) disagree.
What’s the big deal – one day of fun for all – dress up and have some candy!
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