During table talk, we discussed the origin of Halloween and its relevance in today’s society. Halloween began as a pagan holiday in Ireland almost 2,000 years ago. How did this holiday become consumed by commercialism? Halloween today is second only to Christmas in terms of expenses. I personally celebrate Halloween and go all out in buying candy, decorations, and costumes. However, I was surprised to hear how some people don’t celebrate Halloween at all. In the end, we all came to realize that Halloween can be a time for celebration and unity.