Halloween on the 31st would still be the biggest day of the celebration, having the trick or treating nights.  However between the 28th and the 31st it would be a national holiday, one celibrated by hedonism, parties, and blatant disregard for sleep.  Costuming, parties, and mayhem until the 31st.

The next two days – November 1st and 2nd – would be dedicated to Día de los Muertos – The Day of the Dead where the dead are honored and of course there are the traditional parades and celebration of those who have predeceased us all.

In the end it would begin in mayhem, and end in celebration of the dead.  A whole week of Halloween.  Four days (28-31) of absolute chaos, and then two days of reflection and celebration of the lives of those who passed.

Plus, for those four days leading to Halloween it would be a cathartic experience, dressing in masks and costumes, being able to act out our insanity with controlled chaos.  It would be quite the thrill.  Sanctioned mischief, tricks, and other nice things we have forgotten in our commercialized holidaying.  This is about getting back to the roots of running around like we’re insane.  That way, perhaps, we would all be a little more sane during the rest of the year.