Is Halloween less scary than it used to be? Well, if you consider that the scariest thing this year might just be the price of candy, then maybe it is! Gone are the days of true fright – now we have inflatable ghosts and pumpkin spice lattes to contend with. Nothing says "spooktacular" like a trendy costume that doubles as an Instagram filter. Perhaps we’ve traded genuine terror for a dash of whimsy and a sprinkle of TikTok dances. Remember when witches were feared instead of being the subject of a cute meme? It seems Halloween has transformed into a holiday where the biggest fright is running out of battery on your phone mid-horrifying selfie. #Halloween2023 #LessScary #Sp