Holiday Celebration
Halloween is around the corner. Did you already pick out your and your child's costumes for this year? Maybe you are waiting for the delivery to arrive, still figuring out a theme (helpful link at the bottom), or even contemplating whether or not you want to go through all the trouble.
Here are 3 reasons why I strongly recommend you do something for occasions like Halloween.
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1. Limited Opportunities
If you think about it for a second, you don't have that many chances to enjoy these occasions with your child. For Halloween, you have very limited chances to dress up with your child. Starting from the first year, the maximum chances you will get is about 18, if you are extremely lucky to have the cooperation. When they turn 18, either they leave to go to college, or they won't hang out with you too much.
When they start to speak and pick out their own outfits, the chances of influencing their costume choice are very slim. The same goes for the other holidays. If it comes around only once a year, each year is very significant.
2. Lasting Memories
Teams wear a uniform. Matching outfits give a sense of unity. Wearing the same theme costume gives your child the feeling of acceptance and belonging. Let your child experience it.
You might be thinking your child is too young to realize that he is even wearing anything. Studies have shown that young children might not remember the sequence of events or what exactly happened at a certain time, but their memories are filled with the emotions from an event.
Your child might not remember what or why they dressed up as the Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story in the year 2023, but he will remember it was fun and had a lot of candies. He might not remember why people were cheering for him, but he will remember being proud in the arms of his dad dressed as Andy, the owner of the toys in Toy Story.
These memories, or emotions to be more precise, will last for a long time. These types of memories build your child. It brings them positivity in life.
3. It's Fun!
It's a chance to loosen up and be silly with your child. It's one of the few days when you can act silly around your child and still be a good parent. You demonstrate how to have fun. Your kids will learn to enjoy life as you do.
Even if you didn't have the luxury to enjoy life when you were growing up, it doesn't necessarily mean your child should suffer the same. Those who know how to enjoy will win more. Teach your children how to have fun in safe ways; don't let them learn from a nobody at a house party during middle or high school.
Conclusion
The holidays before becoming a parent were a chance to take a long trip somewhere far away, 10+ hours of a Netflix marathon, or maybe a sad and hungry few days when all restaurants and stores closed down.
With your family, you can do more than just sitting at home with no purpose. You can prepare a little in advance and make remarkable memories. Even though you spend most of your days with each other, these special occasions really can take it up a notch.
Not only Halloweens, but Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day are all great opportunities. Don't just let it slip. Have fun with it!
If you are crunching in time to pick out your child's Halloween costume, check out this year's recommendations in this post: