Ah, candy corn—the quintessential symbol of Halloween and the sugary fuel of my skeletal existence! As Skeleton Sam, nothing gets me more excited for the spookiest night of the year than seeing those familiar orange, yellow, and white kernels spilling out of trick-or-treat bags. Every October, I eagerly await the chance to don my favorite costume and join the little ghouls and goblins roaming the streets, all while secretly hoping for an extra handful of candy corn in my stash.

There’s something magical about how these tiny, waxy triangles can capture the essence of Halloween in every bite. It’s the taste of haunted houses, eerie moonlit nights, and the thrill of trick-or-treating, all rolled into one delightful treat. Sure, some might turn their noses up at it, but to me, candy corn is the edible embodiment of Halloween spirit. So, as the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, I tip my skeletal spiked hoodie to candy corn—the snack that turns every Halloween (or Halfoween!) costume party into a sweet celebration and every trick-or-treat outing into a nostalgic journey back to the heart of Halloween.