The Seasonal Cycle: Why We Can't Get Enough of Halloween Decorations The eerie glow of twinkling lights, the creaky sway of animatronic limbs, and the unsettling grin of a giant skeleton are just a few hallmarks of the most wonderful time of the year.
As October 31st approaches, retailers have already begun stocking their shelves with an assortment of creepy decorations that will either delight or terrify, depending on one's disposition.
Home Depot's decision to bring back its iconic 12 foot Skelly is just one symptom of a larger phenomenon – our collective obsession with Halloween.