Whenever someone mentions October, I automatically think of the eager anticipation preceding halloween night. One of my favorite October traditions is watching Halloween movies, with the “Nightmare Before Christmas” at the top of my list! I must admit, it was pretty hard to refrain myself from singing along last Friday night. Watching this movie last Friday made me remember all the times that I would watch it with my older sister, and it filled my heart with joy knowing that although I am away from home, I can share these traditions with my friends at Cornell. Also, I usually do not like rewatching movies but in the spirit of Halloween (and before any holiday) I make exceptions. Rewatching this movie allows me to appreciate certain aspects that I may have not noticed before. I learned to appreciate the depiction of issues with self-identity, as Jack yearns to be something other than the “Pumpkin King.”

If you haven’t watched this movie, there’s still some time to watch it before Halloween!