Unionville’s Halloween Candy Craze

As Halloween is coming up, Unionville students are starting to plan their costumes, their festivities, and most importantly, their candy. Even though some may say high school is the time when trick or treating is considered childish, there is something about Halloween candy that brings a familiar feeling of being a little kid and getting your favorite candy at someone’s door.

While there is a multitude of candy options, everyone has that one specific treat that they hold a special place in their heart. So, what type of candy are the Unionville students picking this year?

For Senior Liliana Cena it was a very quick answer: “My favorite candy is Haribo gummy bears, because they are simple but have always been my go to candy on Halloween since I was little.”

While Cena’s favorite candy has remained the same her whole life, Senior Karolina Simonik was very specific with her response: “My favorite is the Squashies by Swizzles because they have the best texture and are fun to eat.”

Cena and Simonik were not the only ones with strong opinions on their favorite Halloween candy. Senior Olivia Heins was very confident with her answer being peppermint patties: “I was always the happiest kid when I got peppermint patties during trick or treating on someone’s door.” Junior Dougie Cawley went off strong with Reese's, saying that, “something about them being sweet and also salty makes Reese’s have the best flavor.”

Every single one of their answers had something in common: nostalgia. Talking about Halloween and candy in general, takes you back to a simpler, more exciting time. It reminds you of when trick or treating was the most vital part of Halloween season, and accumulating your favorite candy was the highlight of the night.

Overall, everyone has their own favorite Halloween candy, but what makes it special are the memories and nostalgia that come with it.