Halloween brings out creativity in costume design, both in households handing out candy and among athletes. Two trick-or-treaters stopped by one home, leaving the homeowner with a bowl of Twizzlers, Reese’s, and Jolly Ranchers to enjoy over the following days, while others walked past without collecting.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes and his girlfriend Livvy Dunne embraced the festive spirit by dressing up as Buddy the Elf from the movie ‘Elf’ and Mrs. Butterworth’s syrup bottle. This choice raised eyebrows among Halloween enthusiasts wishing to enjoy the season before shifting focus to upcoming celebrations.
Skenes and Dunne’s early transition to a Christmas-themed costume reflects a trend of skipping Thanksgiving’s usual festivities, akin to a previous experience where a Christmas tree appeared in October. Despite this, some choose to hold off on full-scale holiday decorations until Thanksgiving passes.
While athletes like Skenes and Dunne bring forward their Christmas spirit, many across the nation continue to revel in Halloween celebrations, sporting outfits from pop culture references and enjoying seasonal activities.

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